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PS9300 Theories in Library and Information Science (5 ECTS) Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Theories in Library and Information Science (5 ECTS)
Study programme
PhD Programme in Social Sciences
Elective modules from PhD Programme in Social Sciences
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Exam autumn 2020 due to Covid-19:

Oral exam.

The exam result can not be appealed.

[Exam earlier:]

Individual written exam, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

Required preliminary courses

A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Learning outcomes

For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.

Teaching and learning methods

The subject consists of seminars, lectures and independent studies. The pedagogical approach involves active participation in seminars/lectures, presentation of one's own work, commenting on presentations from the other students.

Course requirements

Participation is mandatory and expected in all lectures and seminars. Only a minor absence can be accepted in certain circumstances after application.

Assessment

Topics covered in this course:

  • Introduction to sensors and actuators
  • Electrochemical sensors and actuators
  • Optical sensors and actuators
  • Multivariate calibration using optical and electrical spectra
  • Evaluation of sensors and actuators for medical and health care applications

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied. 

Grading scale

Approved/not approved.

Examiners

The essay shall be assessed by the course coordinator.

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements: The course is primarily offered to PhD candidates within the spicialization Information, Library and Archival Studies in the PhD program  in Social Sciences. If places are available it will be open to  PhD candidates in other PhD programs.

  • External applicants use Søknadsweb. (Search for OsloMet, then PhD courses, Faculty of Social Sciences.
  • Internal candidates use Studentweb and sign up themselves, or contact the PhD administration.

Required attachments for the application:

  • External applicants must submit a summary of about one A4 page with information about their own PhD project and why this topic is considered relevant for their own project. The summary is uploaded to the Søknadsweb.
  • Internal candidates send the summary to the PhD administration.

The maximum number of course participants is 15.