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Study Course Description
Bachelor's Thesis
Course Code
MDAK_245
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
15.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kristaps Circenis
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
The bachelor's thesis is a student's independent research on a topical problem in health care, and is a compulsory part of the study program, the aim of which is to provide an opportunity to assess readiness to independently use the acquired knowledge and skills in solving research and professional problems.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successfully passed examinations in all courses provided in the study program.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understands, compares and critically evaluates various theoretical approaches and research results related to the research topic; names and describes data acquisition, processing and analysis methods, identifies the practical application of research results, understands the requirements for the development of a bachelor's thesis and evaluation criteria.
Skills
1.Formulates the aim of the research and raises the research tasks and question (s) / hypothesis (es) according to the topic, selects and critically evaluates the literature sources, substantiates the topicality and problem of the research. Able to plan and implement the course of the research, including – select the appropriate sampling and tools for the purpose of the research, as well as develop the protocol of the procedure and select appropriate data processing and analysis methods. Is able to describe and interpret the obtained research results, identify research limitations and strengths and draw appropriate conclusions.
Competences
1.Independently plans and develops research in accordance with the basic principles and ethical norms of research, synthesizes its content based on the selected literature and the obtained results, independently organizes work and makes decisions, discusses the obtained research results and conclusions.
Assessment
Individual work
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The procedure for elaboration and defence of a bachelor's thesis is determined by Riga Stradinš University "Regulations on elaboration and defence of qualification thesis, student research work, bachelor's thesis and master's thesis", as well as Riga Stradinš University Study Regulations I. These documents are available in electronic form on Riga Stradinš University website (http://www.rsu.lv/par-rsu/normativie-akti-un-dokumenti).
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Examination
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Compliance of the bachelor's thesis with the requirements. Presentation of the bachelor's thesis and answers to the questions raised by the reviewer and the bachelor's thesis defense commission.
Assessment takes place in accordance with the RSU Study Regulations, in a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Topics
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Bachelor's thesis progress report
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Bachelor's thesis progress report
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
3 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Contact hours:
3 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Bachelor’s thesis)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba, bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu/Regulations on the development and defense of a qualification thesis, a student research thesis, a bachelor's thesis and a master's thesis