COURSE SYLLABUS
Occupational Therapy, Thesis I, 15 credits
Occupational Therapy, Thesis I, 15 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2018
Course Code: HO1T27
Confirmed by: Utbildningsrådet Mar 7, 2016
Valid From: Jan 23, 2017
Version: 1
Reg number:2016/1264 (313) Department of Rehabilitation
Education Cycle: Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Health sciences
Subject group: TR1
Specialised in: A1E
Main field of study: Occupational Therapy

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

Skills and abilities

Judgement and approach

Contents

- quantitative, qualitative methods or literature reviews
- ethical principles of research
- defence and opposition of a thesis

Type of instruction

The course involves independent work under supervision. Students are required to participate in discussions and seminars using a web-based platform.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

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 and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Examination is based on an individually written manuscript in the form of a scientific article, oral presentation of the same manuscript and opposition of a fellow student’s manuscript. In consultation with the examiner the thesis may be done in pairs. In the examination an individual, written self-assessment and reflection of own performance and development of scientific approach and argumentation is also included.

The course is examined by an associate professor.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Examination15 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Other information

Participation in on-line seminars are mandatory.

Course literature

Relevant literature based on chosen topic and scientific method including approximately 2000 pages.
Choice of literature will be made in consultation with assigned supervisor.