Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BASIC GERONTOLOGY YBH103 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Hande KIRIŞIK
Assistants
Goals Navy with basic information about aging
Course Content Definitions related to aging, age-related changes, demographic data related to old age, quality of life, old age policies
Learning Outcomes 1) Makes the definition of old age
2) Discusses the aging demographic situation in the world and in the Turkey
3) Explain changes brought by old age and old age affect
4) Explain the factors affecting the Elderly
5) Discuss the concept of quality of life in old age
6) Making plans for rasing the level of Quality of life
7) Knows the legislation and elderly care institutions of Turkey and world
8) Learn the associations, institutions and organizations for the elderly and their activities

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Elderyl owerview, the definition of old age and the history of science age Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
Elderyl owerview, the definition of old age and the history of science age Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Definition of the concept of Geriatrics and Gerontology Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week The biological basis of aging and theories about aging Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Age-related physiological and psychosocial changes Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Aging demographic situation in the world and Turkey Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week The status of the elderyl in turkish culture, ageism Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week The factors affecting aging and the prevention of aging Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Mıdterm Exam

9. Week Common problems in old age Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Quality of life and its importance in older people Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week National and international aging policies Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Age-related laws and regulations in the world and Turkey Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Enstitutions and organizations for elderyl care Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Geraitrics team and main responsibilities of team members Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
15. Week Elderyl care technician duties, powers and responsibilities Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
16. Week Final Exam


Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Arıogul, S. (2006) Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; MN Medikal & Nobel.
Kalınkara, V.(2011) Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi İstanbul .Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Kutsal, GY. (2007) Temel Geriatri, C-1, Ankara Günes Tıp Kitabevleri.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4DK5DK6DK7DK8
PY1550554400
PY2500000000
PY3500550000
PY4500000055

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 2 5
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 5 2
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 6 4
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload