GERONTOLOJİNİN TEMELLERİ I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GER101	GERONTOLOJİNİN TEMELLERİ I	1	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To learn the general concepts and objectives of gerontology, to have general information about gerontology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	History of gerontology; basic concepts; gerontological researches, theories and methods; history of old age; gerontological applications; The future of gerontology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learn the basic concepts of gerontology
Grasping the lower arms of gerontology
Learn the concept of old age
Interpret the aging process and relationships in this process
Learn gerontological researches, theories and methods
Learn gerontological applications

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Gerontology	Expression
2	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Basic Concepts of Gerontology: Elderly, Old Age and Aging	Expression
3	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Olmak Being Old ünde in the Eyes of People	Expression
4	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Questions and Assignments of Gerontology	Expression
5	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Classical Branches of Gerontology	Expression
6	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	New Perspectives on Aging in Gerontology	Expression
7	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	History of old age	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	History of Gerontology	Expression
10	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Gerontological Research, Theories and Methods	Expression
11	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Mental Changes in the Aging Process	Expression
12	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Personality Development in Old Age	Expression
13	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Elderly and Social Relations	Expression
14	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Individual-Physical Environment Relations in Old Age	Expression
15	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Gerontological Applications	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.			2
2	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.				3
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.			2
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.			2
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It has the performance to support all kinds of biological, social and social patient patients related to aging.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	5	5	25
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	2	2	4
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	2	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	2	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	123