Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Vertically Integrated Project in Public Health
Course Code
SVSLF_017
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Civil and Military Defense; Communication Science; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Life Science; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Pharmacy; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aija Bukova-Žideļūna
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne
Structural Unit
Institute of Public Health
Contacts
Anniņmuižas bulvāris 26a, Riga, MITC, +37167061572; svslf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students in RSU different programmes with knowledge and practical skills in organising and realising research work, promoting experience and ability to plan and realize long-term multidisciplinary cooperation between different sectors. The semester paper is organised in interdisciplinary teams under the leadership of a leading researcher. Students engage in teamwork for one or more semesters, in accordance with their study and research interests.
Preliminary Knowledge
General research knowledge appropriate to their level of study, profession and specialisation.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand the principles of the organisation of the research process, choose the most appropriate methodology and the principles of team organisation and management, be able to obtain research data in a way that meets the requirements, undertake their basic processing, prepare information, present the research result.
Skills
1.Will be able to work in a multidisciplinary team, perform the assigned independent work, process and interpret the acquired data, and present the results of the study.
Competences
1.Choose the most appropriate research model to perform the specific task, idenitize the required data and how it is extracted, analyze and interpret it appropriately, present the research results in writing and orally, according to the specifics and interests of the lecture theatre.
Assessment
Individual work
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The student shall independently perform the task assigned to the group of the course leader and to the student individually within a specified time period, if necessary, in co-operation with other participants in the course, working in teams. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must complete the study course evaluation questionnaire on the student portal. |
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Examination
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Examination |
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10 points
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The cumulative assessment shall consist of: • records and reports made by the student; • records and quality of the data obtained; • prepared presentations (individual and team totals) • prepared information, for publication of study results; • attendance and delays; • contribution to the team’s overall work; • collaboration and support for teammates • assessment from teammates. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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2
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Scientific research, interdisciplinary research and cooperation, scientific communication, overview of course topics.
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Familiarisation with participants in the course; overview of previous activities performed in the topic of the course; aims of the semester, work plan and
reconciliation of working hours.
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Formulation of research tasks, choice of methods, discussion of the work organisation model. Introduction to the student record
drawing up (diaries) and requirements for filling them out; principles for course tests and assessment.
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Use of technical and other means relevant to the topic of the course (instructions for use, training, etc.), other necessary matter
refinement (e.g. data processing, ethical and data security issues, etc.).
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Individual work in groups in a research project (led by a researcher).
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Individual work in groups in a research project (led by a researcher).
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Assessment of teamwork and teammates. Individual work in groups in a research project (led by a researcher).
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Individual work in groups in a research project (led by a researcher).
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Individual work in groups in a research project (led by a researcher).
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Interpretation and presentation of data and results from research projects.
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Individual work in groups in a research project (led by a researcher).
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Individual work in groups in a research project (led by a researcher).
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Course assessment (test): student presentations. Submission and evaluation of individual records. Analysis of team-mate scoring results and assessment of team work.
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Course assessment (test): student presentations. Submission and evaluation of individual records. Analysis of team-mate scoring results and assessment of team work.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone K. un Pipere (red.) (2019) Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana. RSU
2.
Mārtinsone K., Pipere A., Kamrāde D. (2016) Pētniecība: teorija un prakse. RSU
Other Information Sources
1.
Zinātniskie raksti no datu bāzēm. Ar attiecīgo projektu saistītā infromācija.