COURSE SYLLABUS
Oral Health Literature Course, 7.5 credits
Oral hälsa, litteraturkurs, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2018
| Course Code: | HOHR21 |
| Confirmed by: | Utbildningsrådet Dec 6, 2010 |
| Revised by: | Director of Education Oct 21, 2015 |
| Valid From: | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Version: | 3 |
| Reg number: | 2015/3716 (313) Department of Natural Science and Biomedicine |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Odontology
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| Subject group: | TO1
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| Specialised in: | A1N
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| Main field of study: | Oral Health Science |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Upon completion of the course the students should have the
Knowledge and understanding
in order to
- identify and discuss key concepts and determinants of importance for oral health
- describe the methodology for the implementation of the literature review
Skills and abilities
in order to
- in high degree of independence apply current methodology regarding literature review
- actively contribute to qualified observations and lead discussions related to oral health with a biopsychosocial perspective.
Judgement and approach
in order to
- review and evaluate your own contribution regarding scientific method and reasoning
- relate the chosen area to both theory and practice.
Contents
- key concepts and determinants of oral health
- literature search
- literature review
- critical evaluation of literature
- research ethics
Type of instruction
The course is offered via the web platform Ping Pong and is networked with two sessions on campus, one at the beginning and one at the end of the course.
Prerequisites
General admission requirements and a Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences, and completed the course in Philosophy of Science and the scientific method; 15 credits or equivalent.
Examination and grades
The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.
Examination is in the form of two individual written assignments, one of which is presented and discussed at a seminar. In addition, active participation in other course participants accounting.
Examiner
Examination of lecturer alt. lecturer licentiate.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
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| Examination | 7.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
Course literature
Day, R. A. (2006). How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Garrad, J. (2007). Health Sciences Literature Rewiev Made Easy - The Matrix Method. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Additional research articles.
The most recent editions of the literature should be used.
