Show/hide contentOpenClose All
Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should be able to:
(1) demonstrate an understanding of the concept of ageing.
(2) demonstrate understanding of cognitive and psychological issues in ageing.
(3) recognise positive and negative aspects to ageing.
(4) identify assessment and intervention strategies to enhance ageing.
(5) demonstrate familiarity with ageing policy.
The indicative topics covered will include:
- The nature of ageing and life expectancy
- Cognitive changes in ageing
- Ageing and personality
- Mental health in later life
- Assessment/Intervention & Policy
Student Effort Type | Hours |
---|---|
Lectures | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 25 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay: End of term essay | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Presentation: Students are required to prepare a group presentation on a case study. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
---|---|
Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.