377-0503-01L Geriatrics
Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
Lecturers | M. Ristow, J. Goldhahn, R. W. Kressig, M. Martin, further lecturers |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Comment | Only for Human Medicine BSc |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||
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377-0503-01 V | Später Lebenszyklus Findet vom 03.12. - 10.12.2021 statt. | 1 hrs |
| M. Ristow, J. Goldhahn, R. W. Kressig, M. Martin, further lecturers |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Fundamentals and relevance of the aging process, as well as its biochemical, physiological and evolutionary basis. Insights into its individual as well as economic impact, including interventional and pharmacological treatment options. |
Learning objective | Upon successful completion of the module, students should be able to 1. correctly describe the biological bases of the aging process; 2. derive physical and pharmacological choices to modulate the aging process; 3. understand the social and psychological implication of aging; 4. describe the specificities of geriatric medicine in the stationary setting; 5. identify the age-specific differences in both diagnostics and therapeutics. |
Content | Fundamentals and relevance of the aging process, as well as its biochemical, physiological and evolutionary basis. Insights into its individual as well as economic impact, including interventional and pharmacological treatment options. |
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: LE 377-0105-00L Bewegungsapparat LE 377-0107-00L Nervensystem LE 377-0201-00L Herz-Kreislauf-System LE 377-0203-00L Atmungs-System LE 377-0205-00L Nieren und Homöostase LE 377-0301-01L Blut, Immunsystem LE 377-0301-02L Ernährung und Verdauung LE 377-0301-03L Endokrinologie, Stoffwechsel LE 377-0401-00L Sinnesorgane LE 377-0403-00L Haut und Anhangsorgane |
Performance assessment
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ECTS credits | 1 credit |
Examiners | M. Ristow, J. Goldhahn, R. W. Kressig, M. Martin |
Type | ungraded semester performance |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Additional information on mode of examination | Die Prüfung kann am Computer stattfinden |
Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
Primary target group | Human Medicine BSc (377000) |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Human Medicine Bachelor | Additional Courses 3rd Year | O | ![]() |