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HELT6003 - Self-chosen Specialization Course

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 100/100 1 semesters ALLE

Course content

This is a theme specialization, which emphasizes the use of recognized scientific methods for specialization in a limited subject relevant to aging and the health of older people.

Current topics are:

  • search for research literature
  • development of problem
  • research-based task writing

Learning outcome

The student will (after completion of the course):

Knowledge

  • Have specialized insights into a limited self-chosen topic relevant to aging and elderly health

Skills

  • Be able to analyze and relate critically to different sources of information - Be able to apply research literature to structure and formulate relevant academic reasoning and disseminate them in a scientific way

Competence

  • Plan, conduct and independently report a scientific work on a well-defined problem within aging and the health of older people who are covered with research literature

Learning methods and activities

Specialization course with lectures, home assignments and seminars.

Compulsory assignments

  • Innlevering av prosjektskisse

Further on evaluation

Written individual submission of a scientific work. Submission of project sketch in early semester. Deadlines for submission and approval of project sketch will be given at the start of the semester. On the basis of feedback from subject supervisors, the student must continue to work on a self-selected subject and submit a completed written individual submission at the end of the semester.

Compulsory activity must be approved in order to be able to take the exam in the subject.

Written individual submission of a scientific work, approx 15 pages, excluded ref and appendix (12 pkt Times Roman, 1.5 line space). Requirements are set for scientific writing in accordance with criteria given in a paper.

Re-sit examination are held for candidates with a valid absence or the result "not passed".

Students with an approved compulsory activity do not need to complete this again if re-sitting the exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Ageing and Elderly's Health (SPVIDAEHS)

Required previous knowledge

The course requires admission to the study program (SPVIDAEHS).

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, higher degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Health Science
  • Public Health
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Public Health and Nursing

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Assignment 100/100 ALLE INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 100/100 ALLE INSPERA
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.
Examination

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