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Introduction to Caring ScienceLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: BAA23VG04

Credits

2 op

Objective

Student
- is familiar with the tradition and development of caring science, its history and future
- understands fundamental ethical issues related to the profession, as well as norms and values for decision-making in health care.
- starts to develop a professional attitude, according to ethical guidelines
- respects different values and views of life

Content

Fundamental components of caring science

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Materials

According to the lecturer's instructions

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 30.09.2025

Timing

08.09.2025 - 23.11.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Carina Gädda
Groups
  • BL25-V
    Biomedical Laboratory Science, 2025

Objective

Student
- is familiar with the tradition and development of caring science, its history and future
- understands fundamental ethical issues related to the profession, as well as norms and values for decision-making in health care.
- starts to develop a professional attitude, according to ethical guidelines
- respects different values and views of life

Content

Fundamental components of caring science

Materials

According to the lecturer's instructions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Carina Gädda
Teacher in charge

Carina Gädda

Groups
  • BL23F-V
    Biomedical Laboratory Science, 2023

Objective

Student
- is familiar with the tradition and development of caring science, its history and future
- understands fundamental ethical issues related to the profession, as well as norms and values for decision-making in health care.
- starts to develop a professional attitude, according to ethical guidelines
- respects different values and views of life

Content

Fundamental components of caring science

Location and time

Autumn 2023

Materials

CARING SCIENCE
Davidson, Alice ; Ray, Marilyn ; Davidson, Dr. Alice ; Ray, Marilyn A, Dr., PhD, RN, CTN-A, FAAN ; Turkel, Marian ; Turkel, Marian C., PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. Nursing, Caring and complexity science. E-book

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Self studies.

Completion alternatives

Examination

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Qualifications

No prerequisites