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Archived Curricula Guide 2012–2015
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KATEMHS-EP05 Basics of Gerontology and Geriatrics 6 ECTS
Organised by
Public Health
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Health Sciences
Curricula 2011 – 2012

Learning outcomes

To understand the basic rules of biological aging, the demographic diseases
and the principles of the prevention and to know the most important geriatric diseases
and the principles of the prevention.

Contents

Biological changes and basic medical issues in ageing. Finnish elderly care service system.

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminar, exam

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In English
Written exam 
In English

Lectures, seminar, exam

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Exam is graded on a scale of 1-5 or failed.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Health Sciences
Elective studies in public health or international health
2012–2013
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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School of Health Sciences
Degree Programmes