Health psychology (BPS220)
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BPS220
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course, students will
- have knowledge of fundamental theories, methods, and models concerning the overlap between psychology and somatic medicine
- understand how diseases and related pathophysiology interact with psychological and behavioral factors
- have knowledge of basic features of health psychology working methods, with particular emphasis on various biopsychosocial factors
- have knowledge of the main features of health-promoting methodologies
- have knowledge of the relative strengths and weaknesses of different health-promoting measures at the community level
Skills
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to discuss interventions that are aimed at the overlap between psychology and somatic medicine and how these can be applied in working life
- be able to explain stress theory, chronic illness, social support, and quality of life
- be able to explain the significance of psychological and social factors for health, well-being, and illness
- be able to discuss the main theories for the prevention of health problems and the main features of health-promoting methodologies
- be able to discuss key similarities and differences between health-promoting and preventative work
General competencies
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to explain fundamental concepts and theories within the field of health psychology
- be able to critically reflect on health and unhealthiness/ill health
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Folder evaluation | 1/1 | Letter grades | All |
Portfolio assessment consisting of two written assignments. The grade is based on the assessment of the portfolio as a whole. Scope: approx. 1000 words (+/-10%) per assignment not including table of contents, source references and bibliography. Referencing and citation style: APA 7th. The topic of the assignment will be defined by the course coordinator. A detailed activity plan will be provided by the course coordinator at the start of the teaching.Students who do not pass the ordinary examination can submit a revised version of the portfolio when taking a re-sit examination. Students who fail the re-sit or re-scheduled examination must take the course examination together with the subsequent year group, and follow the teaching and examination arrangements that apply to this year group.
Coursework requirements
All of the compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for examination. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb, normally no later than 7 days before the examination. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will be withdrawn from the examination.
Compulsary activities:
- Seminars: Preparation for, attendance and participation in five seminars. Students who have less than 75% attendance at the seminars lose the right to take the examination, regardless of the reason.
- Written assignment: Written exercise/submission (one or partial submissions). A detailed activity plan will be provided by the course supervisor at the start of the lesson. Rated as approved/not approved.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Bianka Anna KarshikoffCourse teacher:
Liss Gøril Anda-ÅgotnesMethod of work
The teaching consists of lectures, practice visits and seminars.
- Students are expected to prepare for lectures by reading relevant literature. The recommended reading is indicated in the lecture plan.
- In seminars, the different theoretical topics and methods are presented using a variety of different learning activities.