The students have basic knowledge on population aging and its consequences. They are able to understand and apply reports and erticles on studies of population aging.
Contents
Changing age structures, longevity Determinants and indicators of health in old age Consequences of population ageing: services, working life, family, culture Study designs in ageing research
Further information on prerequisites and recommendations
Students have to register for the course on the internet at http://www.uta.fi/nettiopsu. Deadline for registration is two weeks before the course starts.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
Independent work
Lectures, short written exercises and an essay based on lectures and the following literature: Harper S. Ageing Societies: Myths, Challenges and Opportunities, Hodder Arnold, London, 2005. These are worth 3 ECTS. Additional elective 1-6 ECTS possible, with book exams.
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
Essay
In
English
Lectures, short written exercises and an essay based on lectures and the literature.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Written exercises and essay are graded on a scale of 1-5 or failed.
Study materials
Harper S. Ageing Societies: Myths, Challenges and Opportunities, Hodder Arnold, London, 2005 (3 ECTS)
Recommended Reading
Hickey T., Speers MA., Prohaska TR (eds.): Public health and aging. The Johns Hopkins University Press 1997
Wallace RB, Woolson RF (eds.) The epidemiologic study of the elderly. Oxford University Press 1992