Physical and Motor Development and Activity Early Childhood Education Programme description

Denne videreutdanningen er for deg som ønsker å videreutvikle din kompetanse om barns utvikling av motorikk og barns behov for bevegelse i barnehagen. En barnehagelærer skal kunne støtte barn slik at alle barn blir trygge på egen kropp, får en positiv selvoppfatning og blir kjent med egne følelser. Du får inngående innsikt i hvordan du kan tilrettelegge og utvikle barnehagens fysiske miljø inne og ute. Emnet passer godt for deg som ønsker å legge til rette for og å stimulere til fysisk aktivitet, lek, utfoldelse og mestringsopplevelse for enkeltbarn og barnegrupper. Studiet legger vekt på dialog og refleksjon knyttet til ulike temaer, slik at du får et godt grunnlag til å reflektere rundt problemstillinger du møter i ditt pedagogiske arbeid.

Emnet presenterer og drøfter nyere forskning og ulike perspektiver på barns kroppslige lek og læring.

Utdanningen skal bidra til at studentene får inngående kunnskap om fagområdets vitenskapelige teori og metode og samtidig kan anvende kunnskapen på nye områder. Gjennom studiet skal studentene få innsikt i hvordan kropp og bevegelse kan inngå i tverrfaglige utviklingsprosjekt. Studiet gir innsikt i ulike perspektiver, tradisjoner, verdier og normer for fysisk aktivitet og lek i ulike fysiske miljø. Det vil være progresjon i gjennomgående temaer for å sikre at studenten kan gi et pedagogisk tilbud tilpasset barnas alder og behov og reflektere over ulike tilnærminger og teorier.

Studentene skal få erfaringer med å vurdere og analysere det de lærer i studiet i tråd med innholdet i Rammeplan for barnehagen. Med utgangspunkt i rammeplanens verdigrunnlag vil temaer som barn og barndom, demokrati, mangfold og respekt, likestilling og likeverd, bærekraftig utvikling, livsmestring og helse, inngå i studiet på et overordnet og tverrprofesjonelt nivå.

Fysisk-motorisk utvikling og aktivitet i barnehagen (30 studiepoeng) er en samlingsbasert videreutdanning på masternivå over to semestre. Fullført emne kan, etter søknad, innpasses som del av masterprogrammet i barnehagekunnskap (120 studiepoeng) ved OsloMet. Det søkes om innpassing av Fysisk-motorisk utvikling og aktivitet i barnehagen etter opptak på masterprogrammet i barnehagekunnskap.

This programme description was prepared by OsloMet pursuant to the National Curriculum Regulations for Engineering Education, adopted by the Ministry of Education on 18 Mai 2018.

The Norwegian Qualifications Framework for Higher Education, which was adopted by the Ministry of Education and Research on 20 March 2009, provides an overview of the overall learning outcomes defined in terms of the knowledge, skills and general competence candidates are expected to have achieved after completing the degree programme. The learning outcomes described in the programme description have been prepared in accordance with the National Curriculum Regulations and the Qualifications Framework.

The purpose of the programme is to provide students with a broad theoretical and practical background. Knowledge of biotechnology will be based on a general chemistry platform and thorough training in chemical analysis techniques, which will give the students flexibility in terms of their choice of career and further studies.

Biotechnology is sometimes referred to as the new global growth industry. Great progress has been made in biotechnology, especially in connection with medical diagnostics, forensic analyses, treatment of illnesses, production processes (beer, wine, yoghurt and cheese), animal feed, biological water treatment, the utilisation of enzymes in technical processes, for example in biodiesel and petrol production, and waste management.

An education in biotechnology and chemistry provides opportunities to take part in exciting developments in the food processing industry, pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, and the aquaculture and fisheries industry. The education can also provide opportunities for jobs relating to R&D activities at several research institutions and in various research communities.

Possible work areas also include the operation of water treatment facilities, analyses of polluting emissions and mapping of the damaging effects of such pollution on people, animals and nature. The broad chemistry background this programme provides will also enable candidates to work in the industrial production of glue, paint and varnish, detergents and petroleum products.

Further education

The bachelor’s degree programme in Biotechnology and Applied Chemistry has one programme option:

• Biotechnology

It is a three-year programme, and candidates who have completed the programme will be awarded the degree Bachelor of Biotechnology and Applied Chemistry.

There are a number of further education options for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Many students go on to take a master’s degree in technology at OsloMet (for example at the Faculty of Health Sciences), NTNU, UMB, UiO or other Norwegian and foreign universities.

Se emneplanen.

The Higher Education Entrance Qualification/prior learning and work experience and Mathematics R1+R2 and Physics 1. An introductory course or qualifications from a technical college under previous systems are sufficient to meet the qualification requirements. Applicants with qualifications from a technical college pursuant to the Act relating to Tertiary Vocational Education (2003) only need to take Mathematics R1+R2 and Physics 1.

Reference is made to the Regulations concerning Admission to Higher Education,https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2017-01-06-13

After completing and passing the three-year bachelor’s degree programme in Biotechnology and Applied Chemistry, the candidate is expected to have achieved the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate:

• has broad knowledge of different sub-disciplines of chemistry (general chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry and applied chemistry) that gives an overall perspective on the work of chemical engineers
• has basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics, physics and relevant social science and economics subjects, and how to use them in problem-solving in the field of engineering
• has fundamental knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology and genetics
• has fundamental knowledge of sampling, sample preparation and instrumental analysis techniques
• is familiar with Norwegian laws and regulations relating to the use of biotechnology and genetic engineering
• has knowledge of technological developments in chemical subjects, the role of chemical engineers in society, consequences of developments and the use of technology
• is capable of updating their knowledge related to the field of chemical engineering by obtaining new and relevant information and through contact with academic/industry experts and practical work
• is familiar with research and development work in the field of chemistry and with relevant methods in the specialisation subjects such as biotechnology, biochemical engineering and analytical chemistry

Skills

The candidate:

• is capable of applying and processing knowledge to solve chemistry-related problems, proposing technical solutions, and analysing and quality assuring the results
• is capable of using computer tools and relevant computer and simulation programs
• is capable of working in chemical labs, and has mastery of spectroscopy, chromatography and electrochemistry methods that contribute to both analytical and innovative work.
• can document results in laboratory notebooks and write reports based on standardised methods
• is capable of finding and assessing information and specialist literature and critically assessing the quality of the source
• can present and discuss such material, both orally and in writing, so that it sheds light on an issue
• is capable of citing literature correctly and compiling reference lists in accordance with the applicable referencing guidelines
• is capable of handling chemicals in accordance with regulations and of using HSE-data
• is capable of contributing new ideas, innovation and entrepreneurship through participation in the development and realisation of sustainable solutions and products, systems and/or solutions that benefit society
• is capable of working on biotechnology issues in both medical research and development and technological production
• is capable of using methods such as recombinant DNA technology and classical mutagenesis techniques to develop biotechnology production organisms, and has experience of growing microorganisms and operating and optimising fermenters
• masters methods such as PCR, restriction digestion, agarose gel electrophoresis and hybridisation to prepare DNA for analysis

General competence

The candidate:

• has insight into the environmental, health-related, social and financial consequences of chemical products, analyses and processes, and is capable of placing them in an ethical and a life-cycle perspective
• is capable of communicating chemistry knowledge to different target groups, both orally and in writing, and has the ability to illustrate the importance and consequences of technology
• is capable of participating in professional discussions, showing respect and being open to other fields and contributing to interdisciplinary work
• has applied quality assurance procedures for laboratory work
• has information literacy skills; knows why it is necessary to search for quality-assured sources of knowledge, how and why sources must be cited, and is familiar with plagiarism and cheating

Key disciplines are:

mathematics, statistics and physics

general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry, with a high degree of practical laboratory work

chemical engineering as the basis for chemical and biotechnology processes

biochemistry and microbiology, with training in how to grow and identify microorganisms

biotechnology, genetics and genetic engineering methods, with emphasis on how microorganisms and other cells can be used and genetically manipulated for the production of antibiotics, proteins, vaccines and other useful products

instrumental analysis methods

oral and written communication relating to the chemistry courses

Teaching materials

Most of the courses will use English textbooks. Dedicated compendiums will be prepared for some of the courses. The course descriptions for the individual courses will contain a list of required reading.

The programme comprises the following courses (see the national curriculum):

Common courses (C), 30 credits – basic mathematics, systems perspectives on engineering and an introduction to professional engineering practice and work methods. The common courses are common to all study programmes.

Programme courses (P), 50-70 credits – technical subjects, natural science subjects and social science subjects. Programme courses are common to all programme options in a study programme

Technical specialisation courses (TS), 50-70 credits –provide a clear specialisation in the student’s engineering field and that are based on programme courses and common courses

Elective courses, 30 credits (E) – provide breadth or depth in the professional specialisation.

For the academic year 2019-2020, a compulsory introductory topic was introduced in HSE for students. The HSE course is held early in the fall semester.

Elective courses:

Please note that students do not have access to registering for other courses than those listed below, on the basis of their admission to the programme in Biotechnology and Applied Chemistry. A separate admissions process (and a separate application to have those courses approved within this programme) would be required to take other courses as electives. Also, the faculty can not adjust the course-schedule or exam-plan for the sake of other courses. If exam-dates collide students who are absent from one of the programme’s exams will not be eligible for a new or postponed examination, as exams from courses not provided by the programme is not considered valid absence from an exam.

Elective courses may be cancelled if not enough students register for a particular course.

5. semester

KJVE3510 Analytical Chemistry II

BYVE3500 Water Engineering

MEK3100 Programming 2

DAVE3700 Mathematics 3000 (*)

DAVE3710 Academic English (*)

See the respective course descriptions for more detailed information about work methods, reading lists, assessment and exam aids. As indicated there, lectures, exercises, laboratory work, supervision and other teaching methods will be used to a varying extent in the different courses.

A course description is provided for each individual course. Before the programme starts, the person responsible for the course will prepare a detailed teaching plan for the course that will contain a reading list, a progress schedule, detailed information about exercise schedules and coursework requirements with applicable deadlines etc.

Special emphasis will be placed on the students acquiring a high level of engineering expertise and creativity. The mechanical engineering programme emphasises expertise and a professional attitude in the following courses and subject areas: