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SF 101102-003 Theory of science and research methods.

Course Code
SF 101102-003

Course Name
Theory of science and research methods.

Credits
1.00

Target Audience
Nursing students in the 1st year of study

Prerequisites

General student admission

Objectives

The student has knowledge about theory of science and research methods, as well as skills in research utilization and the critical review of current published research.

The student has knowledge about the research prosess and the different scientific ideas and approaches in health and social subjects.
The student has knowledge about different scientific research methods.

Topics

Theory of science.
A brief introduction to different scientific schools of thought.
Presentation of different scientific research methods.
Article analysis.
Surveys.

Instruction

Lectures, group and individual assignments.

Mandatory Assignments

Mandatory attendance, Various written assignments

Evaluation

1 written assignment to be part of portefolio assessment in SF 101102. This examination must be passed before the student is allowed to commence clinical placement studies in the 4th semester.

Grades
Graded

Revised date
2006.06.16