COURSE SYLLABUS
Prosthetic and Orthotics, Independent Research Project, 15 credits
Prosthetic and Orthotics, Independent Research Project, 15 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2023
| Course Code: | HPOP12 |
| Confirmed by: | Utbildningsrådet Nov 9, 2021 |
| Valid From: | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Version: | 1 |
| Reg number: | Avdelningen för rehabilitering |
| Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Medicine
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| Subject group: | MT2
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| Specialised in: | G2E
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| Main field of study: | Prosthetics and Orthotics |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Upon completion of the course students should have the ability to:
Knowledge and understanding
- describe and critically evaluate a scientific problem area related to prosthetics and orthotics.
Skills and abilities
- independently search for and critically evaluate information related to an area of relevance to prosthetics and orthotics
- determine appropriate research methods to address a clearly defined problem/aim
- plan and conduct a research project
- communicate the outcomes of research, orally and in writing
- critically evaluate research project findings.
Judgement and approach
- demonstrate an appreciation for research ethics
- identify one´s own need for continued knowledge and to develop their skills.
Contents
- managing a research project
- scientific writing
- oral presentation of scientific work
Type of instruction
The course is implemented in the form of online instructional content, individual and group supervision.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and completed courses in terms 1-2 within the Prosthetics and Orthotics, BSc programme.
Participation in all courses which are part of terms 3-5 in the Prosthetics and Orthotics, BSc programme, including Scientific methods and statistics, 7.5 credits, and participation in Evidence based practice and knowledge translation in prosthetics and orthotics, 7,5 credits.
Examination and grades
The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.
Examination of the course will be based upon one written thesis, one oral presentation of the student’s own research and one oral opposition of another groups research.
A senior lecturer will serve as examiner for this subject.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
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| Written thesis | 14 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
| Oral presentation | 0.5 credits | U/G |
| Opposition | 0.5 credits | U/G |
Course literature
Gruba, P. & Zobel, J. (2017). How to write your first thesis (1st ed. 2017). Springer International Publishing.
Hoffman, T., Bennett, S.,& Del Mar, C. (2017). Evidence-Based Practice Across the Health Professions. Elsevier Australia.
The most recent editions of the course literature should be used.
Additional relevant journal articles will be used.
