Course - Mental Health - BSA2001
BSA2001 - Mental Health
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 1 weeks | A |
Course content
Students will during this subject study psychology problems and get knowledge of psychological approaches. The focus will among other things be aimed at mental health, relationship and identity development. All the themes will be presented in light of several perspectives, with the main focus on one selected perspective.
Variations in human mental difficulties will be looked at. One central theme is family functioning within the family, society and cultural perspective.
Material, biological, social, psychological and cultural factors influences for development of mental diseases as well as consequenses.
Learning outcome
Knowlegde - students
- have broad knowledge of theories about mental health and different approaches within social work when mental health is a problem.
- have knowledge and understanding of relationship and identity development in context to social surroundings, life quality, physical and psychological health.
- have knowledge of biopsychosocial perspectives on health, addiction and behavioral problems, including the role of social networks and family relations.
- have knowledge of ethical dilemmas and evaluations of mental health.
Skills - students
- can use social work skills based on psychology knowledge, and be able to reflect on own activities and challenges.
- can reflect on psychological theoretical perspectives when people are in challenging life situations at an individual level, group and societal level.
- can discuss challenges about serious behaviour problems and crime among children, adolescents and adults.
- can reflect on ethical dilemmas in vocational practice.
General competency - students:
- can use knowledge in psychology as a base for social work competency in challenging situations.
- can use their knowledge and insight about mental health.
- can discuss political, economical and judicial framework for problem solving within fighting crime, psychiatry, health and addiction work.
- can reflect on ethical aspects in context with services and approaches.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group work, student study groups and self-studies will be used.
Compulsory assignments
- Group assignment
Further on evaluation
Compulsory activity (participation in group work at least 80 % and written group assignment) must be approved to take the exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Social Work (HSGSOB) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed ISA1003 Lifespan Psychology
Required previous knowledge
Students must have passed all exams in the first semester and 45 credits in the program in order to take the exam in this course.
The course has study rights requirements. This means that the course is reserved for students admitted to the programmeBachelor in Social Work at NTNU.
Course materials
Will be published on Blackboard at the start of the course
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
- Social Work
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
A
Release
2024-11-21Submission
2024-11-28
10:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
A
Release
2025-05-02Submission
2025-05-09
10:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"