Classes

Learning objectives (examples)

Students are able to…

Length (min.)

Literature research I

…differentiate forms of scientific publication.

…explain the relevance of literature research in science.

…name rules of citation.

90

Literature research II

…handle literature data-bases,

…search and identify relevant literature.

…apply different research strategies.

180

Scientific reading

…describe the structure of scientific papers.

…explain key terms such as randomisation, blinding and publication bias.

180

Ethics in science and medicine

…discuss ethical aspects in medical science and practice.

90

Scientific presentation

…explain the structure of a scientific presentation.

…name criteria of a sound presentation.

135

Journal club

…outline the main findings of a scientific paper.

…present the background of a scientific paper.

180