COURSE SYLLABUS
Occupational Therapy, Thesis, 30 credits
Occupational Therapy, Thesis, 30 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2024
| Course Code: | HOTV21 |
| Confirmed by: | Utbildningsrådet Sep 17, 2019 |
| Revised by: | Utbildningsrådet Oct 10, 2023 |
| Valid From: | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Version: | 2 |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Health sciences |
| Subject group: | TR1 |
| Specialised in: | A2E |
| Main field of study: | Occupational Therapy |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Upon completion of the course, the student should have the ability to:
Knowledge and understanding
- critically review and analyse recent research within occupational therapy.
Skills and abilities
- analyse and integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge within occupational therapy
- analyse and discuss applicability of science within occupational therapy
- argue for how ethical principles affect research processes within occupational therapy
- initiate and independently lead scientific projects within occupational therapy
- present results of scientific work and argue for their validity, orally and in writing.
Judgement and approach
- reflect on own ability, limitations, and opportunities to communicate research to culturally diverse and international audiences
- critically review and evaluate own achievements and learning, and identify what professional competences one needs to further develop for research and practice.
Contents
- quantitative methods, qualitative methods, and literature reviews
- ethical principles of research
- defense and opposition of a thesis
- ethical principles of research
- defense and opposition of a thesis
Type of instruction
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.
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 30 credits within Occupational Therapy (or the equivalent).
Examination and grades
The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.
The course is examined through a written thesis plan, which includes discussion of ethical issues and participation in a seminar; a written report and participation in a mid-course 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 reflective portfolio.
An associate professor serves as examiner for the course.
The course is examined through a written thesis plan, which includes discussion of ethical issues and participation in a seminar; a written report and participation in a mid-course 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 reflective portfolio.
An associate professor serves as examiner for the course.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Written thesis plan | 3 credits | U/G |
| Written report and participation in a mid-course seminar | 3 credits | U/G |
| Manuscript in the form of a scientific article | 22.5 credits | A/B/C/D/E/FX/F |
| Oral presentation and defense | 0.5 credits | U/G |
| Oral and written opposition | 0.5 credits | U/G |
| Reflective portfolio | 0.5 credits | U/G |
Course literature
Relevant literature based on topic.
Choice of literature will be made in consultation with the assigned supervisor.
Choice of literature will be made in consultation with the assigned supervisor.
Content updated 2015-06-24
