Course Name | Basic Gerontology |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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YB 109 | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | Turkish | |||||
Course Type | Required | |||||
Course Level | Short Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | ||||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course aims is to introduce students how the aging and the changes according to ageing and the importance of life quality of elderly. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Definition of aging. The history of the science of old age. definitions of geriatrics and gerontology. The epidemiology of aging in Turkey and around the world. theories of aging. physiological and psycho-social changes due to aging. factors that affect aging and old age. the prevention of premature aging. problems in old age. Evaluation of the elderly. the general care of the elderly. old age and ethics. The importance of quality of life of older individuals. geriatric emergencies. common problems in old age. healthy and active aging. nutrition in old age. old age of national and international policies. concerning the elderly association of institutions, organizations and activities. Laws and regulations concerning the elderly in Turkey. |
Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
| Core Courses | X |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Definition of aging. The history of the science of old age. | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
2 | Definitions of geriatrics and gerontology | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
3 | The epidemiology of aging in Turkey and around the world. | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
4 | Theories of aging. physiological and psycho-social changes due to aging | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
5 | Factors that affect aging and old age. | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
6 | Problems in old age. Evaluation of the elderly. the general care of the elderly. | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
7 | Old age and ethics | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
8 | midterm exam | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
9 | The importance of quality of life of older individuals | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
10 | Geriatric emergencies. | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
11 | Common problems in old age. | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
12 | Healthy and active aging | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
13 | Nutrition in old age | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
14 | Old age of national and international policies.concerning the elderly association of institutions, organizations and activities | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
15 | Laws and regulations concerning the elderly in Turkey. | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
16 | Final exam | Instructor of the course notes and sources to show |
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Suggested Readings/Materials |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | 5 | |
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 5 | 15 |
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 40 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 60 | |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 40 | |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 7 | 8 | |
Presentation / Jury | |||
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 15 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 20 | |
Total | 137 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field | X | ||||
2 | To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level | X | ||||
3 | To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others | X | ||||
4 | To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently | X | ||||
5 | To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication | X | ||||
6 | To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field | X | ||||
7 | To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field | X | ||||
8 | To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology | X | ||||
9 | To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics | X | ||||
10 | To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements | X | ||||
11 | To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level | |||||
12 | To show holistic approach to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects | X | ||||
13 | To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest