Course syllabus - Theories and Concepts in Caring/Nursing Science

Objectives

The objective of the course is that students acquire additional in-depth knowledge of philosophical and theoretical perspectives in the caring and nursing sciences. Students are also expected to develop their skills concerning the critical exchange of information on a scientific level.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:

1 give an account of, and evaluate, different philosophical and theoretical perspectives relevant to knowledge development in the caring sciences and nursing
2 analyze differences and similarities when it comes to the assessment of core concepts in caring science theories
3 assess the relevance of concepts, models, and theories with respect to the care of patients
4 compare how concepts in the caring sciences apply to different care contexts

Course content

Philosophical and theoretical perspectives in the caring sciences and nursing
Concepts, models, and theories in the caring sciences and nursing
The significance of theories in practice

Tuition

Teaching and learning take place by means of individual studies, lectures, seminars, and group work.

Specific requirements

A completed Bachelor´s degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to at least 180 credits (180 ECTS credits) within the fields of public health, caring, nursing or medical science. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 2 and English course A/English course 5 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 2.

Examination

Exercise (GRU1), 2 credits, corresponds to learning objectives 3-4. Marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
Exercise (INL1), 3.5 credits, corresponds to learning objectives 1-4. Marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
Seminar (SEM1), 2 credits, active participation in the course seminars, corresponding to learning objectives 1-4. Marks Pass (G).

For a VG on the course as a whole, a VG on INL1 is required. See the study guidelines for more information.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail