Gerontology, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Gerontology (GERO) Dept Info - College Info

GERO 399 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

GERO 413 Issues in Aging (3) II (Identical with FS 413, which is home).

GERO 424 Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (3) I II Writing Emphasis Course. P, PSYC 297A. (Identical with PSYC 424, which is home). May be convened with GERO 524.

GERO 427 Aging and Public Policy (3) II (Identical with PA 427, which is home). May be convened with GERO 527.

GERO 447 Perspectives in Geriatrics Laboratory (1) II (Identical with PHPR 447, which is home).

GERO 448 Perspectives in Geriatrics (2) II P, PHPR 447. Open to non-majors only. (Identical with PHPR 448, which is home).

GERO 457 Law of the Elderly (3) II Examines law as it affects the elderly in such areas as legislation, finances, housing, death, guardianship, access to services and ethics. Focuses on the recognition/analysis of legal problems and identification of legal resources. (Identical with PA 457). May be convened with GERO 557.

GERO 459 Adult Development and Aging (3) I Writing Emphasis Course. P, PSYC 290 or PSYC 101 or INDV 101; PSYC 297A. (Identical with PSYC 459, which is home). May be convened with GERO 559.

GERO 470A Human Adaptability (3) I (Identical with ANTH 470A, which is home). May be convened with GERO 570A.

GERO 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

GERO 499 Independent Study (1-3) I II

GERO 524 Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (3) I II (Identical with PSYC 524, which is home). May be convened with GERO 424.

GERO 527 Aging and Public Policy (3) II (Identical with PA 527, which is home). May be convened with GERO 427.

GERO 530 Aging and Social Sciences (3) I Multidisciplinary overview of aging through the life course within a social, institutional and cultural context. Addresses the changing demographics, social supports and relationships, illness behavior, aging and death, work and retirement, housing and the economic status of the elderly. (Identical with PA 530).

GERO 547 Perspectives in Geriatrics Lab (1) II (Identical with PHSC 547, which is home).

GERO 548 Perspectives in Geriatrics (2) II (Identical with PHSC 548, which is home). May be convened with GERO 448.

GERO 550 Biology of Aging (3) I Introductory graduate course focusing on human aging for students with backgrounds in biological sciences, psychology, social sciences, or health care. Designed to introduce current data and thinking on the biological aspects of aging in animals. Includes demographic aspects of aging; the changes occurring in aging humans; longevity and its measurement; comparative studies in animals other than people; and current theories of why all animals age.

GERO 556 Psychology of Death and Loss (3) I II For a description of course topics see PSYC 456. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on an aspect of psychology of death or loss. (Identical with PSYC 556). May be convened with PSYC 456.

GERO 557 Law of the Elderly (3) II For a description of course topics see GERO 457. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper utilizing legal material and a class report on that research. (Identical with PA 557). May be convened with GERO 457.

GERO 559 Adult Development and Aging (3) I (Identical with PSYC 559, which is home).

GERO 560A Methods in Aging Research (3) I Emphasizes understanding/application of fundamental methodology concepts in research design, assessment and statistics as they relate to the conduct of research and program evaluation in aging. Application of concepts through critique of articles and development of research and evaluation projects.

GERO 560B Methods in Aging Research (3) II Emphasizes understanding/application of fundamental methodology concepts in research design, assessment and statistics as they relate to the conduct of research and program evaluation in aging. Application of concepts through critique of articles and development of research and evaluation projects.

GERO 570A Human Adaptability (3) I (Identical with ANTH 570A, which is home). May be convened with GERO 470A.

GERO 576 Communicative Aspects of Aging (1) I II (Identical with SP H 576, which is home).

GERO 583 Issues in Frail Elder Care (3) I (Identical with NURS 583, which is home).

GERO 589 Health of the Older Adult (3) I (Identical with NURS 589, which is home).

GERO 595A Current Topics in Aging (1) [Rpt./ 2] I II

GERO 613 Family Issues in Aging (3) II Critical analysis of selected family and social issues, and related current research in gerontology. (Identical with FS 613).

GERO 636 Economics of Aging (3) I Analysis of economic issues and policy as they affect the aging individual, family and society. (Identical with FS 636).

GERO 693 Internship (1-6)

GERO 694 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

GERO 695A Research in Gerontology (1) I II (Identical with PHSC 695A).

GERO 699 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

GERO 900 Research (1-6)

GERO 909 Master's Report (1-6)

GERO 910 Thesis (1-6)

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