Introduction to Scientific Research, 10 hp
| Course number | 2,2 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Compulsory |
| Track | - |
| Max participants | 40 |
| Application deadline | 2024-02-22 |
| Language | En |
| Course leader | Laia Caja Puigsubirà, Patric Jern |
| Department | Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University |
| Visiting address | BMC, Husargatan 3 |
| Post address | Box 582, 751 23 Uppsala |
| Dates | Week 33+34+35, 40+41+42 (12-27 Aug + 30 Sep-18 Oct), on site, plus 1 week of self study. |
| Location | BMC different lecture halls + group |
| Course length | 5 weeks + 2 days of full time work on site, plus 1 week of self study. |
| Course report | |
| Course plan | Course plan |
Description
Integrated introductory course containing general and specific information on research studies, biostatistics, philosophy of science, research ethics, and communication in science and education.
Learning outcomes
The aim is to provide the student with a broad basic knowledge (understanding and skill) of some fundamental elements involved in graduate studies and scientific work at the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine and Pharmacy, Uppsala University.
Contents
The course will be given as lectures on general topics, work shops and as daily group discussions focussing on ethical, statistical and scientific problems. In addition, the students will prepare and present scientific tasks for the whole course audience, thereby initiating general discussions of various aspects of research work.
Instructions
The language of this course is ENGLISH.
In order to be eligible for the course, you need to be admitted to postgraduate studies, and to have finished the web based course "Introduction to Doctoral Studies", before the course start
Examination
In order to meet the course requirements you are expected to be present at all scheduled lectures, group discussions, and to actively participate in the presentations and the subsequent general discussions. Attendance is MANDATORY and unauthorized absence from any of the scheduled events will lead to failure to pass the course.
Literature
In previous courses, statistics has proven to be a hurdle to some students. Therefore, if your previous statistical training was some time ago, you are strongly recommended to obtain the course literature:
https://www.openintro.org/book/biostat/ Links to an external site.. — primary resource
https://www.openintro.org/book/os/ Links to an external site. — secondary resource
Teaching staff
Stefan Eriksson, Bengt Gerdin, Christer Lagvik, Gunnar Larfors, Laia Caja, John Pettersson, Josepine Fernow, Eva Garmendia, Andrew Hooker, and others.
More information
Laia Caja Puigsubirà
Course Administrator
Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology
BMC
Box 582, Husargatan 3
SE-751 23 Uppsala
Sweden
Tel: 0734697202
laia.caja@imbim.uu.se