3 ECTS credits
90 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 2012058BNW for working students in the 2nd semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculteit Geneeskunde en Farmacie
Department
Gerontology
Educational team
Ivan Bautmans (course titular)
Fien Loosveldt
Activities and contact hours

26 contact hours Lecture
12 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

The programme-coordinator invites alumni to present current topics in Gerontology. Each one of the alumni is renowned for his/her expertise in the presented domain.  The interaction between alumni and students will allow to communicate the reality of the field. Networking between students and alumni is stimulated.

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : Digitaal studiemateriaal; opdrachten worden aangereikt, Canvas
Additional info

Texts are provided, exercises and instructions are given via Canvas.

Learning Outcomes

General competencies

- the student becomes aware of the diversity of the gerontological profession and of the possibilities for employment;

- the student understands the usefulness of the gerontologists for daily practice;

- the student develops a critical view on the role of the gerontologist in practice and in society;

This course contributes to the role of the Gerontologist as an Expert.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
LEC Presentation determines 10% of the final mark.
PRAC Teamwork determines 30% of the final mark.
SELF Practical Assignment determines 60% of the final mark.

Within the LEC Presentation category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Aanwezigheid Hoorcolleges with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 10% of the final mark.

    Note: Aanwezigheid tijdens de hoorcolleges, met een wegingsfactor van 0.1 en aldus 10% van het totale eindcijfer.

Within the PRAC Teamwork category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Bijdrage aan Werkcolleges with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 30% of the final mark.

    Note: Actief deelnemen aan de verschillende groepsdiscussies, volgend op de forumdiscussies met een wegingsfactor van 0.3 en aldus 30% van het totale eindcijfer.

Within the SELF Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Forumdiscussie with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 60% of the final mark.

    Note: Bijdragen aan forumdiscussies (1 korte bijdrage vooraf aan elk van de gastcolleges en minimaal 1 uitgebreide, gefundeerde bijdrage tijdens de week volgend op elk van de gastcolleges) op het elektronische platform Pointcarre met een wegingsfactor 0.6 en aldus 60% van het totale eindcijfer.

Additional info regarding evaluation

Permanent evaluation, based on presence during the course. Each absense should be announced and attested, but will have consequences for final score.

Examination in summer: only possible if 50% presence on all differnent moments during the course (lecturers, working colleges, forum)

Integrated exercise based on the acquired knowledge by writing a paper and oral defense..

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Management, Care and Policy in Gerontology: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Management, Care and Policy in Gerontology: Default track (only offered in Dutch)