Vår 2014

TLM-3080 Qualitative research methods in informatics - 5 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for klinisk medisin

Type of course

Theoretical and practical. The course can be taken as a single course as long as the admission requirements for the Master Programme are satisfied.

Course contents

The course is a central part of the Master's Programme and introduces the students to telemedicine.

The course will cover the following topics:

1) Insight into conductive qualitative research on telemedicine.

2) Insight into analysing and producing quality research reports based on collected field data.

3) Conducting interviews and participant observations.

4) Strengths and weaknesses of qualitative case studies in telemedicine.

5) The role of researcher in qualitative research.

6) Concepts and theoretical approaches used in qualitative methods.

7) Conducting case studies in challenging contexts.

Application deadline

October 1st/December 1st

Admission requirements

Bachelor Degree in Health related disciplines.

Objective of the course

Learning Outcomes:

Following the course, the students should be able to:

1) Conduct qualitative research on telemedicine.

2) Analyse and produce quality research reports based on collected field data.

3) Be able to conduct interviews and participant observations.

4) Assess strengths and weaknesses of qualitative case studies in telemedicine.

5) Be able to critically assess the role of the researcher in qualitative research.

6) Evaluate different concepts and theoretical approaches used in qualitative methods.

7) Conduct case studies in challenging contexts.

Language of instruction

English.

Teaching methods

The course consists of a combination of lectures, discussions, homework and practical exercises. In addition to physical attendance of lectures and seminars, part of the course is net-based, requiring active participation of students via Fronter. All assignments are submitted electronically in Fronter.

Assessment

2-weeks' take-home examination based on a specific assignment.

Norwegian grading system: A-E, with F as fail. There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.