The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (native students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - Gerontechnology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (native students) - Gerontechnology
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to develop a specific area within current gerontechnology through an individual project work where multiprofessional resources are contacted and used. Thus providing healthy and independent living for elderly in our dynamic society, enriched by technical devises and information networks.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student:
- is in her/his project work expected to demonstrate a deep understandig of the process of ageing and the everyday life of the elderly
- is expected to apply this gerontological knowledge in her/his gerontechnological solution
- is able to demonstrate her/his skills in the English language, in scientific writing and in presenting a conference paper.
Course contents
The students have chosen a specific area of interest in the course Introduction to Gerontechnology for their individual project works: An exsisting product or service to be developed with the perspective of Design for all, Inclusive design and Product development using multiprofessional teamwork and consultaion. Information from previous studyvisits like Toimiva koti or new visits to Iiris and Swedish assosiation for hearing impairment will be used. The student will also make studyvisits of his/her own according to what is needed for the specific individual project chosen.
The student will work independently and consult different professionals like physiotherapists, occupational therapists or technical devises technicians according to the specific project work chosen. The student's individual project work will be presented as poster, abstract and oral presentation in the final conference of the whole Gerontechnology module.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to gerontechnology 5cu
Previous course names
Product Development
Recommended or required reading
Fozard J. et al.2000. Gerontechnology: Creating enabling environments for the challenges and opportunities of aging. Educational Gerontology, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p 331, 14p.
Graafmans,J.,Taipale, V. & Charness,N.(eds.).1998. Gerontechnology: a sustainable investment in the future. Amsterdam : IOS Press
ISBN: 90-5199-367-6
Harrington T.L. & Harrington M.K. 2000. Gerontechnology Why and How. Shaker Publishing B.V. ISBN 90-423-0107-4
Lecture notes.
Also lecture notes specificly from:
Introduction to Gerontechnology (Design for all and inclusive design).
Notes and information from study visits.
Scientific articles.
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Teacher
Gustafs Christel
Examiner
Gustafs Christel
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
2011-05-31 - Reports and productions