Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic: an interdisciplinary approach
- ECTS credits3
- Teaching semesterSpring
- Course codeELMED328
- Number of semesters1
- LanguageEnglish
- Resources
Main content
ECTS Credits
3 ECST
Level of Study
master and Ph.D
Teaching semester
Spring
Objectives and Content
To analyse the pandemic from multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives in order to achieve a better understanding of the generation of knowledge used to understand and address an unprecedent global health threat in society. Further, to reflect upon different approaches to complexity and uncertainty for better preparedness for new crisis.
Learning Outcomes
A candidate who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge. The candidate ...
-understands the complexity and uncertainty in the development of evidence regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
- can evaluate the expediency and application of different methods and processes in research projects related to the pandemic from different disciplines
- can contribute to the development of new transdisciplinary knowledge, new theories, methods, interpretations and forms of documentation in the field
Skills. The candidate ...
- can formulate complex problems, research and scholarly and/or artistic development work incorporating different perspectives
- can carry out research and scholarly and/or artistic research work of a high international standard
- can handle complex academic issues and challenge established knowledge and practice in the field
General competence. The candidate ...
- can identify new relevant ethical issues and carry out his/her research with scholarly integrity
- can discuss complex interdisciplinary assignments and projects
- can assess the need for, initiate and practice innovation
Required Previous Knowledge
University Master student or completed BSc
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Good knowledge of the English language, both written and oral
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
SDG928 - complete overlap
Access to the Course
PhD students at any Faculty are the main group. Students enrolled at any Faculty at UiB in their last year of Master studies. The course is especially recommended to students attending the master programme in Global Health, students enrolled in similar Master programmes at UiB and medical students. Students enrolled in PhD and Master programmes at other partner universities can also attend.
Teaching and learning methods
- Face-to-face lectures, including Case-based learning (CBL) and Team based learning (TBL), four days a week for 2 weeks (first Friday free for group work, second Friday evaluation)
- Group work based on previously defined exercises every afternoon during 2 weeks and work on individual assignments
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- 80% attendance on practical sessions like group work is required
- Accepted presentation of group work
- Electronic course evaluation
- For PhD accepted essay
Forms of Assessment
Evaluation of group work presentations (passed/failed - bestått/ikke bestått)
(For PhD students, essay (5-10 pages))
Examination Support Material
Preparation for the presentation will take place in groups, and all support material can be used. The presentation and questions answered in the examination will reflect the knowledge and skills of the student.
Grading Scale
Pass/fail
Assessment Semester
Spring
Reading List
Leganto via MittUiB
Course Evaluation
Evaluation every third year
Programme Committee
Programme Committee for medical education (PUM)
Course Coordinator
Professor Esperanza Diaz Perez
Course Administrator
Andrea Magugliani
Contact
Exam information
Type of assessment: Composition and presentation
- Withdrawal deadline
- 01.02.2022