377-0503-01L  Geriatrics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
LecturersM. Ristow, J. Goldhahn, R. W. Kressig, M. Martin, further lecturers
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentOnly for Human Medicine BSc



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
377-0503-01 VSpäter Lebenszyklus
Findet vom 03.12. - 10.12.2021 statt.
1 hrs
Mon/214:15-18:00IFW A 36 »
Tue/214:15-18:00ML F 36 »
Fri/212:15-16:00ML F 36 »
M. Ristow, J. Goldhahn, R. W. Kressig, M. Martin, further lecturers

Catalogue data

AbstractFundamentals 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 objectiveUpon 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.
ContentFundamentals 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 / NoticePrerequisites:
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

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits1 credit
ExaminersM. Ristow, J. Goldhahn, R. W. Kressig, M. Martin
Typeungraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationDie Prüfung kann am Computer stattfinden
Digital examThe exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Learning materials

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Restrictions

PriorityRegistration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group
Primary target groupHuman Medicine BSc (377000)

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Human Medicine BachelorAdditional Courses 3rd YearOInformation