2 hours of lectures per week. 1.5 hours of tutorials twelve times per semester. Preparation: Eight hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks per week. Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks
Analyse influences of ageing on cognitive, behavioural, psycho-social processes across the adult lifespan.
Evaluate bio-psycho-social factors of ageing to promote positive experiences and expectations of ageing.
Effectively communicate a range of critical factors involved in healthy and positive ageing to a diverse audience.
Evaluate research methods and psychological tools used in the study of ageing for evidence based ethical practice.
Explain the biological, cognitive, and psycho-social changes that occur as a function of age within and across diverse populations.
Explore modifiable lifestyle factors to promote healthy ageing and critically evaluate associated interventions for positive biopsychosocial outcomes.
