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The focus of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in the care of children in primary, secondary and tertiary settings. The module equips learners to utilize the nursing process when examining children responses to illness, treatment and hospitalization. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship amongst nurses, parents, care givers, and children during illness and recovery, and the creation of child friendly clinics and hospitals. Emphasis is placed on common health problems occurring in Rwanda and in Sub Saharan Africa Countries.

Welcome to clinical placement V

This module will enable students to take care of clients with reproductive and gynecological problems and provide family planning methods. Students will demonstrate ability to perform comprehensive consultation of children. The students will also be able to care for children with different health conditions. This module will cover clinical objectives related to reproductive health, and pediatric nursing care provided within the health center minimum package of activities.

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Welcome to clinical placement VI

This module will enable students to take care of sick children. Students will also demonstrate ability to recognize and manage early danger signs in pediatric patients. This module will also integrate students in clinical places and allow them to be able to perform learned procedures, communicate effectively to clients/patients presenting tropical and communicable diseases. The student will contribute to the health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and client rehabilitation.

The module of mental health nursing is aiming at equipping year 4 students with knowledge and skills to manage patients with psychiatric disorders. The module covers concepts used in mental health/ psychiatry, psychopathology of mental disorders, a holistic approach  by applying nursing process, creation of therapeutic envirnement in psychiatric unit in respecting ethics and legal standards. Also, this module is exploring personal and cultural perceptions, values and beliefs about mental health problems and the need of relevance of community mental health in Rwandan context. Lastly, the module is discussing a psychosocial rehabilitation approach for patients with severe and persistent mental disorders.

This module provides the learners basic concepts and principles of leadership and management in a progressive health care system that fosters positive, creative and caring environment. It prepares nurses for assuming Leadership and Management roles as first line managers within the social, legal and economical context of health care system in general and national health care system in particular. Theories, processes, tools, and responsibilities of leaders will be explored along with their effective application in clinical settings. It also includes application of health informatics in patient care to enhance the quality of professional practice. 

Module description

The module will provide the students with an opportunity to critically examine and utilize research and explore its application to practice, to develop ability to critically review existing literature and to identify gaps in practice and knowledge, to gain practical skills required to conduct research from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives

This foundation module explores knowledge development in nursing, analyzes selected nursing theories and related concepts, and examines the relevance of theory to research, practice, and education in the field of nursing. It is designed to deepen learners’ understanding of the nature of knowledge in general and of nursing knowledge in particular.  Various strategies of concept and theory development and appraisal are presented.  Critical thinking and scholarship are addressed through class participation and written work, which requires synthesis of the assigned readings and literature. Therapeutic nursing interventions are indirectly applied through depiction of use of the nursing models in nursing practice, education, research, and administration. Communication is employed via discussions amongst all students and the instructor, written, oral and electronic media. 

The module of Pathophysiology and Clinical Management enable learners to assess, diagnose and treat clinical conditions by recalling altered mechanisms in the affected system. The module is designed in system, and much of emphasis will be on abnormal systemic functioning then supplemented with health conditions which are common in Rwanda and known to be across life span.

The module provides the student an opportunity to develop and demonstrate an advanced knowledge of Adult assessment.  The course use case studies, simulations and systems approach to apply assessment techniques of the adult patient.  Each session with a different system will be reviewed and the student will practice specific techniques along with a comprehensive assessment.

This module will include a brief introduction to general principles of clinical pharmacology in relation to pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, including topics such as roles of nurses in relation to pharmacology, drugs sources, drugs evaluation/ development, drugs names (generic vs. brand) medication safety, etc.

Apart from general principles of pharmacology, drugs acting on the following systems will be covered: Nervous (central/ peripheral/ autonomic); endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, chemotherapeutic agents, etc.

The module will cover principles and theories for nursing pharmacology with focus on drugs commonly used in Rwanda (Reference: National Essential Drugs list issued by MOH).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIMS AND CONTENT

Dear students,

Welcome to the module of OC61600: Research Methods and Seminars!

This module aims at familiarising the learners with the methodologies and techniques of Academic research which will prepare them for the end of program dissertation work in the appropriate areas of communications management. This module examines some of the theories and methods associated with educational research methodologies through a consideration of definitions and purposes of research, approaches to framing the enquiry, methods, analysis and writing up the research project. Students are introduced to a range of research methods which are critically assessed. The module aims to give those working in education the confidence, critical understanding and skills to enable them to embark on their own educational research project. It also aims to provide a basis for informed judgements about research methods and evidence those members of research-led profession need to make.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A.  Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

1.1.  Theories of operational communication and methodologies relevant to  Research and development.

1.2.  General and specific objectives of research related to operational communication 

1.3.   Research hypotheses and their importance with spectrum related issues.

1.4. Research methodologies (literature review, need of assessment, data collection, data analysis, validation, verification, and testing).

1.5. Budgeting and financing of research projects.

1.6. Methods of statistical analysis. 

1.7. Current trends and advancement in research on quality standards and otherrelevant benchmarks.

B. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

2.1.Develop plans for research on operational communication. 

2.2.Develop new techniques and solutions to operational communication problems

2.3.Create new and innovative designs of management tools. 

2.4.Assess R&D work done by self and others.

2.5.Analyse different issues related to failure of operational communicationSystems. 

2.6.Assess and evaluated technical risks due to failure of hardware and software. 

2.7.Explore commercial and business risks due to system failure. 

2.8.Related research on environmental risks due to faulty system design and/orimplementation. 

C. Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic Techniques/Practical Skills

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

3.1. Design and Develop new projects in communications and its operations.  

3.2. Collect primary and secondary data, observe, analyse and report appropriately.

3.3. Analyse data using standard statistical packages or customised software. 

3.4. Design and develop new operational communication systems and related.

software independently.

3.5. Validate Software development / Management strategies based on the requirements specification. 

D. General transferable skills

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

4.1. Organize and conduct research in ICT management related research activities. 

4.2. Investigate and formulate reports on communications research projects. 

4.3. Coordinate with a team in research and also take lead when required. 

4.4. Save time and resources which add to cost directly or indirectly.

4.5. Communicate verbally with other individuals and groups, and prepare reports on

communications research projects. 

4.6. Demonstrate computational skills and mathematical utility as required. 

4.7. Use all kinds of hardware and software tools appropriate for ICT and research.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

• Introduction to research methods, research concepts and methodologies
• Reviewing the literature: bibliographic methods, sources, archives, information retrieval, keeping records and making notes, critical reading and structuring a literature review
• Academic writing. Scholarly conventions and referencing. Plagiarism.
• Planning the research process
• Research design: types of design, selecting a design, establishing feasibility/access
• Ethical questions in research. Research codes of practice
• Developing the research proposal
• Qualitative research: principles, methods and practice
• Quantitative research: principles and approaches
• Data analysis and presentation of information
• Research supervision
• Preparing the thesis.

LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY

The prime learning strategy is to make use of the self learning capability of the learners which will be supplanted with e-learning strategies, with a little bit of group work  and case studies on research methodology. Students will be encouraged to refer to the web and other relevant sources for learning materials. Further, the learners will also be familiarised to read and review current research publications in their area of study. Learning by problem solving also be another strategy.

The teaching is aimed at facilitating the learners to practice self study. Part of the teaching will be effected by the conventional lecture-tutorial techniques while the rest by modern techniques of instruction like field work, practice sessions, brain-storming and team-teaching (whenever possible).

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

The assessment strategies are aimed at testing the achievement of the learners in different aspects of research methodology. As this is a practice oriented module requiring familiarity with reading and interpreting research literature, more weight will be given to testing the attainment of those skills required to understand and analyse research publications and disseminated knowledge. Assessment will also be made based on field work and regular practice sessions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

For the assessment, criteria will be drawn up appropriate to the topic, based on the learning outcomes. For the practice part will be made based during the regular practice and problem solving sessions.

ASSESSMENT PATTERN

STRATEGY FOR FEEDBACK AND STUDENT SUPPORT DURING MODULE

The Lecture / tutorial session are interactive with opportunity for students to do self-study Feedback is provided by the tutors after the assignment is submitted. Feedback for the module shall be taken on students feedback form. Lecture notes and presentation slides for modules will be provided by module leader. 

INDICATIVE RESOURCES

 Core Text 

1. Research Methodology by Reddy

Publisher: APH Publishing Corporation (1 Dec 2004)

Language English

ISBN-10: 8176486728

ISBN-13: 978-8176486729

2. Research Methodology by Khan

ISBN: 9780761935896

Publisher SAGE international

3. Research Methodology: Techniques & Trends by V. V. Khanzode

ISBN: 8170246482ISBN-13: 9788170246480, 978-2008

Publisher: APH Publishing Corporation

4. Research Methodology by Debashis Chakraborty

Published: Saurabh Publishing House

ISBN: 9788189005276

5. Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners by Ranjit Kumar

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd (28 Jan 1999)

ISBN-10: 076196214X

ISBN-13: 978-0761962144

6. Research Methodology by Bhattacharyya D K

Publisher: Excel

ISBN:  8183234972

7. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques by C. R. Kothari

Publisher: Wiley Eastern Limited (1985)

ASIN: B000KWR1TG

Background Texts  

1. Management Research Methodology: Integration of Principles, Methods and  Techniques by K. N. Krishnaswamy, AppaIyerSivakumar, M. Mathirajan

Prentice Hall, 2009

ISBN: 8177585630

ISBN-13: 9788177585636, 978-8177585636

2. Research Methodology by Thanulingam, N

Himalaya Publishing House

3. Research Methodology by Manoharan

Publisher: APH Publishing Corporation (January 1, 2009)

ISBN-10: 8131305295

ISBN-13: 978-8131305294

4. Research Methodology by Rohilla

Publisher: PHI

ISBN:  8120324528

EAN:   9788120324527

Journals

Key websites and on-line resources

Teaching/Technical Assistance

3 Lecturers     

Laboratory space and equipment

For group work sessions a room is required with a level floor with furniture that can be arranged for students to sit in groups.  A black or white board is also required. A computer lab with 30 terminals is required for assisting students in research and presentation of seminar.

Computer requirements

Others

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TEACHING TEAM

Dr. Alfred Uwitonze

Dr. Gaurav Bajpai

Module Code: OC61603

Module Name: Wireless Networks Designs

Description

The telecommunications industry has seen significant changes during the past three decades. There has been rapid growth in wireless communications, as seen by large expansion in mobile systems. Wireless communications have moved from first-generation (1G) systems primarily focused on voice communications to third-generation (3G) systems dealing with Internet connectivity and multi-media applications. The fourth-generation (4G) systems was designed to connect wireless personal area networks (WPANs), wireless local area networks (WLANs) and wireless wide-area networks (WWANs).

The course of Agricultural Equipment Testing and Safety is designed to give an in-depth understanding of farm machinery testing, ensure the safety of all who work on the machine, and enhance farming efficiency and yield sustainability.

This module aims to provide basic understanding in medical virology including evolution and classification of viruses, interaction of viruses with the host cells and introduction to Laboratory diagnosis of viral infections.