Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A5 |
Acquire knowledge that allows the student to establish the appropriate Geronto-geriatric resource according to the characteristics of the older person |
A6 |
Develop sufficient autonomy to participate in research projects and scientific or technological collaborations within the field of Gerontology, in interdisciplinary contexts both public and private and, where appropriate, with a high component of knowledge transfer. |
A7 |
Acquire advanced knowledge and demonstrating, in a context of scientific and technological or highly specialized research, a detailed and informed understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects and the methodology of work in the field of Gerontology |
A8 |
Know how to apply and integrate the knowledge acquired, the understanding of these, its scientific foundation and its problem-solving capabilities in social and socio-sanitary environments and defined in an imprecise way, including multidisciplinary contexts both researchers and professionals in the field of gerontology |
B1 |
Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context |
B2 |
That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solving problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to gerontology and geriatrics |
B4 |
That students know how to communicate their conclusions – and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them – to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way |
B5 |
That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous |
C10 |
Know and apply the scientific method in the writing of projects |
C11 |
Know how to disseminate the results obtained in the development of its activity through the sources of information available to the scientific community |
C13 |
Know the possibilities of research in the field of gerontology in order to motivate students to join it, enabling the realization of doctoral theses |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
Knowledge and application of the main sources of statistical information on the population.
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AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Knowledge and application of the main techniques and instruments for demographic analysis of the population. |
AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Knowledge of the main indicators related to the study of the population. |
AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Knowledge of the composition of the population by sex and age. |
AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Knowledge of the main characteristics of the population in relation to economic activity and its impact on welfare systems. |
AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Knowledge of the main demographic phenomena and their impact on aging. |
AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Knowledge of the aging of the population in Galicia and Spain and the situation in the context of the European Union. |
AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Knowledge of the main differences in the aging process: geographical differences, spatial differences, gender differences. |
AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Knowledge of the pension system in Spain: its recent evolution, its reforms, its current situation and its challenges and alternatives for the future. |
AJ5 AR1 AR2 AC1
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BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5
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CC10 CC11 CC13
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
BLOCK I: Study of the population. General considerations |
THEME 1. Description and contents
THEME 2. Availability of information
THEME 3. Conceptual details
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BLOCK II: Composition and characteristics of the population |
THEME 4. Composition of the population by sex and age.
THEME 5. Population pyramids
THEME 6. Economic activity and its impact on welfare systems.
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BLOCK III: Study of the main demographic phenomena and their impact on aging. |
THEME 7. Birth rate and fertility.
THEME 8. Mortality
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BLOCK IV: Aging of the population and pension systems |
THEME 9. Aging of the population in Galicia and Spain
THEME 10. The pension system in Spain and its reforms
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Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
ICT practicals |
A5 A6 A7 A8 B2 B4 B5 C10 C11 C13 |
10 |
36 |
46 |
Objective test |
A5 A7 A8 B1 C13 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A5 A7 A8 B5 B1 C10 |
16 |
32 |
48 |
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Personalized attention |
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4 |
0 |
4 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
ICT practicals |
Interactive laboratory classes: will take place in the computer classroom or using the students' personal computers. In these classes the students will have to carry out practical cases in which they will use the tools described in the theoretical classes. Students will have to analyze and comment on aspects related to demography and aging. |
Objective test |
Multiple-choice test on the contents of the subject matter explained in the lectures. |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Lectures: explanation of the theoretical contents of the subject. These classes will be supported by the use of PowerPoint presentations and the analysis of institutional web pages where statistical information for the analysis of the population can be found. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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ICT practicals |
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Description |
Personalized attention will be, globally, through personalized individual and group tutoring during the course and according to established schedules. The student can contact the teachers by e-mail (jcmillan@udc.es; amaseda@udc.es; laura.lorenzo.lopez@udc.es) or in-person to establish tutorials, always according to their availability or the established schedules.
Since this is a subject with a relevant practical part, the student's personal work is a fundamental part of the evaluation of the same, assuming a number of hours (minimum) similar to the classroom hours. The personalized attention to the student will help to complete in an individualized way his training, mainly in the search of information referred to demographic data of the population, the realization of the practical activities proposed during the course, as well as the examination of the subject.
STUDENTS WITH RECOGNITION OF PART-TIME DEDICATION AND ACADEMIC EXEMPTION FROM ATTENDANCE, as established to "Rule that regulates the regime of dedication to the study of undergraduate students at the UDC" (Art.3.b and 4.5) and the "Rules of evaluation, review, and claim of the qualifications of undergraduate studies and university master's degree (Art. 3 and 8b), students may request tutorials with the teaching staff of the subject whenever they need it, facilitating the face-to-face or virtual mode according to the availability of the student. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A5 A7 A8 B5 B1 C10 |
For attendance to classroom and/or laboratory teaching. |
10 |
Objective test |
A5 A7 A8 B1 C13 |
Multiple choice test on the subject matter explained in the lectures. |
50 |
ICT practicals |
A5 A6 A7 A8 B2 B4 B5 C10 C11 C13 |
Performance of tasks in interactive laboratory classes. |
40 |
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Assessment comments |
In order to pass the course it is necessary to have passed an objective test. The fraudulent performance of the evaluation tests or activities, once verified, will directly imply the grade of "fail" in the call in which the fault is committed and with respect to the subject in which it is committed: the student will be graded with "fail" (numerical grade 0) in the corresponding call of the academic year, whether the commission of the fault occurs in the first opportunity or in the second one. For this, the student's grade will be modified in the first opportunity report, if necessary.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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Martínez Roget, F. (2002). Demografía Gerontológica. Sega Ediciones. Santiago de Compostela. |
Complementary
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- Arroyo, A. (Coord.) (2003). Tendencias demográficas durante el siglo XX en España. Universidad de Sevilla-Instituto Nacional de Estadística.
- Entremont, A. (2001). Diez temas de demografía. Ediciones Internacionales Universitarias. Madrid.
- Fernández Leiceaga, X. (Dir) (2000). Avellentamento demográfico e consecuencias socioeconómicas. Edicións Xerais de Galicia. Vigo.
- Hinde, A. (1998). Demographic methods. Arnold. London.
- Livi-Bacci, M. (1993). Introducción a la demografía. Editorial Ariel. Barcelona.
- Nyce, Steven A., Schieber, Sylvester, J. (2005). The economic implications of aging societies: The costs of living happily ever after. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge, UK.
- Onofri, P. (Editor) (2004). The economics of an ageing population: Macroeconomic issues. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
- Pressat, R. (1989). Introducción a la demografía. Ariel. Barcelona.
- Preston, S.H., Heuveline, P., Guillot, M. (2001). Demography: Measuring and modeling population processes. Ed. Blackwell. Oxford.
- Reher, D., Valero, A. (2005). Fuentes de información demográfica en España.
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
Gerontological Economy/653540023 | Assessment in Gerontology/653540002 |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
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Other comments |
General recommendations for the study of the course: - Regular attendance to classes
- Completion of the laboratory practices
- Daily study of the materials taught and the basic bibliography
- Consultation of the recommended complementary bibliography
- Participation and active discussion in the activities organized
- Beginning in the use of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
According to the different regulations applicable to university teaching, the gender perspective must be incorporated in this subject: - Non-sexist language will be used, bibliography of authors of both sexes will be used, participation of male and female students in class will be encouraged....
- Work will be done to identify and modify sexist prejudices and attitudes and to influence the environment to modify them and promote values of respect and equality.
- Situations of gender discrimination should be detected and actions and measures to correct them will be proposed.
GREEN CAMPUS: To achieve a sustainable immediate environment and meet the strategic objective 2 of the fifth Plan of sustainability - environmental Green Campus FCS 2023-2025, the documentary work carried out on this subject: - Will be mostly requested in a virtual format and computer support
- If paper is used:
- Do not use plastics
- Use double-sided printing
- Use recycled paper
- Prevent the realization of drafts
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