COURSE SYLLABUS Knowledge Building III 7.5 Credits Kunskapsbyggarkurs III First cycle, N0019N Version Autumn 2007 Sp 1 - Spring 2008 Sp 4Autumn 2008 Sp 1 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2008 Sp 1 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.Syllabus establishedThe syllabus was established on February 28, 2007 and is valid from the autumn term 2007.Last revisedThe syllabus was established on February 28, 2007 and is valid from the autumn term 2007. Education level First cycle Grade scale U G VG Subject Public Health Subject group (SCB) Public Health Entry requirementsGeneral entry requirements, first cycleSpecific entryHVVH01, HVVH02, ABGH01 and ABGH02. More information about English language requirements Course AimAfter finishing the course, the student will have acquired knowledge regarding current comprehensive subject matters regarding lifestyle questions. The point of departure is lifestyle and the connection between lifestyle and health. The course provides in-depth learning about lifestyle, health and technical matters and also treats basic health-economic knowledge.ContentsThe course starts with a description of the Swedish welfare system, its purpose, organisation and how it is financed as well as an introduction to the connection between economic factors and health. Following this, basic health-economic theories and methods which can be used to evaluate costs, risks and use in connection with health-promoting actions of a technical, medical or social character, from a social economic perspective. During the course, the connection between the lifestyle of the individual and health will be analysed from the perspective of the individual. The connection between the social and economic conditions and the health of the individual are studied. In addition, the course deals with whether individuals actually are able to choose their lifestyle. Also analysed here are, for example, how different changes in the welfare system could influence both the health conditions of the individuals and their possibilities to influence their lifestyle. Besides, students are expected to market their skills and competencies to possible future employers.RealizationLectures and seminars.ExaminationSeminars and Take-home examination.Students who have failed an examination on five occasions will not be allowed further resits.RemarksStudents must register to the courses themselves or contact the IES educational administration not later than 5 days after the quarter commences. Failure to do so can result in the place being lost. This also applies to the students with a place guarantee.ExaminerKristina EkTransition termsThe course N0019N is equal to IENH01Literature. Valid from Autumn 2008 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Brodin, H. & A. Andersson (1998). Hälsoekonomins grunder. Studentlitteratur.Swedenborg, B. (red) (2003) Varför är svenskarna så sjuka? SNS Förlag.Course compendium.Information about further literature will be available at at later date. Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Health SciencesItems/credits NumberTypeCreditsGrade 0001Take-home examination7.5U G VG