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MASYD4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
Study programme
Master's Programme in Nursing - Clinical Research and Professional Development - Part Time 4 Years
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Course history

Introduction

Ingen.

Recommended preliminary courses

Required preliminary courses

Individuell skriftlig eksamen under tilsyn, seks timer.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • has in-depth knowledge of the research process
  • has in-depth knowledge of the most commonly used methods in qualitative and quantitative approaches to research
  • has in-depth knowledge of the relationship between theory of science and research methods

Skills

The student is capable of

  • planning the collection of qualitative and/or quantitative data
  • analysing and interpreting quantitative data, such as descriptive tables and figures
  • analysing and interpreting qualitative data, such as different kinds of text material
  • identifying and elucidating research ethics issues in their own projects

Competence

The student is capable of

  • applying knowledge and skills through critical analysis and reasoning to different types of knowledge, values and perspectives on humanity
  • analysing relevant discipline-related, professional and research ethics issues and proposing solutions
  • disseminating academic and research results of relevance to the health and social services

Content

  • Theory of science
  • The research process
  • Research design and methods
  • Research ethics
  • Data collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data

Teaching and learning methods

Gradert skala A-F.

Course requirements

Hver besvarelse vurderes av to sensorer, hvorav én sensor må være ekstern.

Assessment

Frederik Hetmann

Permitted exam materials and equipment

  • Respirasjonssvikt og respirasjonsregulering.
  • Sirkulasjonssvikt og sirkulasjonsregulering.
  • Avansert hjerte-lunge-redning.
  • Nevrofysiologi.
  • Fysiologi ved stress og smerte.
  • Akutt smerte.
  • Syre-base-regulering og -forstyrrelser.
  • Blod og blodets bestanddeler.
  • Immunologi.
  • Farmakokinetikk og -dynamikk - alle aldersgrupper.
  • Legemiddel - interaksjoner og bivirkninger.
  • Aktuelle lover og forskrifter (meldeplikt ved avvik, ansvarsforhold).
  • Mikrobiologi og infeksjonsforebygging.
  • Multiorgansvikt.
  • Medisinsk utstyr.

Grading scale

ABIO6000 og MAABI4000 er 100% overlappende.

Examiners

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. At least 20% of them will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all the students.

Overlapping courses

MAABI4050, MASYK4050, MASYD4050, MAPO4050, MAPSD4050, ABIO6050, KREFT6050, KARD6050, VPSY6050, VPSYD6050, PSYD6050, HEL6050, BIT6000 overlap 100%.