KURSPLAN
Occupational Therapy, Thesis I, 15 högskolepoäng
Occupational Therapy, Thesis I, 15 credits
Kursplan för studenter vår 2025
| Kurskod: | HO1T27 |
| Fastställd av: | Utbildningsrådet 2016-03-07 |
| Reviderad av: | Utbildningsrådet 2023-10-10 |
| Gäller fr.o.m.: | 2024-01-22 |
| Version: | 2 |
| Utbildningsnivå: | Avancerad nivå |
| Utbildningsområde: | Vård
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| Ämnesgrupp: | TR1
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| Fördjupning: | A1E
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| Huvudområde: | Arbetsterapi |
Lärandemål
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Kunskap och förståelse
- critically assess recent research within occupational therapy.
Färdighet och förmåga
- analyse and discuss how theoretical and empirical knowledge interact within occupational therapy
- analyse and discuss applicability of science within occupational therapy
- initiate and carry out scientific projects within occupational therapy
- present results of scientific work and argue for their validity, orally and in writing.
Värderingsförmåga och förhållningssätt
- analyse how ethical principles affect research processes within occupational therapy
- critically review and evaluate own achievements, and identify what one needs to develop with respect to scientific approach and information exchange at a scientific level.
Innehåll
- quantitative methods, qualitative methods and literature reviews
- ethical principles of research
- defense and opposition of a thesis
Undervisningsformer
The course is given as a web-based course. The course involves independent work under supervision and participation in discussions and seminars using a web-based platform.
Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.
Förkunskapskrav
General entry requirements and completed courses on advanced level within Theory of Science and Scientific Method, 15 credits and 15 credits within Occupational Therapy (or the equivalent)..
Examination och betyg
Kursen bedöms med betygen A, B, C, D, E, FX eller F.
The course is examined through a written thesis plan, which includes discussion of ethical issues and participation in a seminar; a manuscript in the form of a scientific article; oral presentation and defense of the same manuscript; oral and written opposition of a fellow student’s manuscript; and a reflection paper.
The course is examined by an associate professor.
Poängregistrering av examinationen för kursen sker enligt följande system:
| Examinationsmoment | Omfattning | Betyg |
|---|
| Written thesis plan | 1,5 hp | U/G |
| Manuscript in the form of a scientific article | 12 hp | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
| Oral presentation and defense | 0,5 hp | U/G |
| Oral and written opposition | 0,5 hp | U/G |
| Reflection paper | 0,5 hp | U/G |
Kurslitteratur
Relevant literature based on chosen topic and scientific method including approximately 2000 pages.
Choice of literature will be made in consultation with assigned supervisor.
