GEROTEKNOLOJİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GER212	GEROTEKNOLOJİ	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
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:	Elderly-adapted technology, technology in the daily life of the elderly, the effects of sensory losses in the elderly and technical devices that enable the elderly to participate in society, need for care and technology, supportive devices for the elderly, electronic communication devices and information about the elderly and other related technologies, their application and production. inform
Contents of the Course Unit:	Aging and technology; technology in daily life in old age; technology to support care services, institutions and technology; technological barriers preventing the elderly.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Technological barriers that prevent the elderly are learned.
Care institutions and technology applications are learned.
The technology units that support the maintenance services are comprehended.
Relationship between old age and technology is learned.
Students will be able to have information about appropriate technologies in architectural structures.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Old Age and Technology	Expression
2	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Aging and Communication	Expression
3	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Medical Devices	Expression
4	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Intelligent Technological Systems	Expression
5	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Communication Systems	Expression
6	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Supporting Technology for Care Services	Expression
7	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Mobility Supporting Technology	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Technology for Sensory Losses	Expression
10	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Emergency Call Systems	Expression
11	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	prostheses	Expression
12	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Care Institutions and Technology	Expression
13	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Financial Sector and Technology for Elderly	Expression
14	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Elderly Technology in Traffic	Expression
15	The relevant parts of the suggested sources should be read.	Elderly Technology in Architectural Structures	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	Examination Method

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	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.

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.
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.

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

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

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.
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.

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.

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.

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.

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	5	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	3	21
Assignment (Homework)	7	3	21
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	3	3	9
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	51	0	151