Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is "Barnobesitas - orsaker, konsekvenser och Õtgõrder" (Childhood Obesity - Causes, Consequences, and Measures), which is a 7.5hp course with the course code 2QA340.

Course Description

The purpose of the course is to strengthen professional competence regarding obesity in children and adolescents, as well as to stimulate a reflective approach to the evidence available in the field.

Course Plan

• The course is conducted at a quarter pace, which means 10 hours of study per week.
• The course plan assumes that the study time of 10 hours per week is followed.
• The learning platform Canvas is used for information, study materials, and assignments.

Registration

Registration to maintain a place and participate in the course is mandatory. Students must register themselves in Ladok and activate their student account before the course starts.

Schedule

The course schedule includes the following sessions:

• Tillfõlle 1: 29-30 January 2026
• Tillfõlle 2: 16-17 March 2026
• Tillfõlle 3: 27-28 April 2026
• Tentamen: 25 May 2026

Course Evaluation

The course includes an evaluation to assess student learning outcomes and course effectiveness.

Program Details

The program focuses on childhood obesity, covering causes, consequences, and measures to address this issue. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and tackle obesity in children and adolescents effectively.