GERONTOLOGICAL STUDIES (GERO)
413. Issues in Aging (3) (Identical with FS 413, which is home).
424. Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (3) (Identical
with PSYC 424, which is home). May be convened with 524.
427. Aging and Public Policy (3) (Identical with PA, which is
home). May be convened with 527.
447. Perspectives in Geriatrics Laboratory (1) (Identical with
PHPR 447, which is home). May be convened with 547.
448. Perspectives in Geriatrics (2) (Identical with PHPR 448,
which is home). May be convened with 548.
457. Law of the Elderly (2) 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 557.
459. Adult Development and Aging (3) (Identical with PSYC 459,
which is home). May be convened with 559.
470a . Human Adaptability (3) (Identical with ANTH 470a, which is
home). May be convened with 570a.
524. Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (3) (Identical
with PSYC 524, which is home). May be convened with 424
527. Aging and Public Policy (3) (Identical with PA 527, which is
home). May be convened with 427.
530. Aging and Social Sciences (3) 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).
547. Perspectives in Geriatrics Laboratory (1) (Identical with
PHSC 547, which is home). May be convened with 447.
548. Perspectives in Geriatrics (2) (Identical with PHSC 548,
which is home). May be convened with 448.
550. Biology of Aging (3) 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. A recent course in a
biological science is recommended, but not required.
557. Law of the Elderly (2) For a description of course topics see
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 457.
559. Adult Development and Aging (3) (Identical with PSYC 559,
which is home). May be convened with 459.
560A - 560B -. Methods in Aging Research (3-3) 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. 560a is prerequisite to 560b.
570a . Human Adaptability (3) (Identical with ANTH 570a, which is
home). May be convened with 470a.
576. Communicative Aspects of Aging (1) (Identical with SP H 576,
which is home).
589. Health of the Older Adult (3) (Identical with NURS 589, which
is home).
595. Colloquium
a. Current Topics in Aging (1) [Rpt./3]
613. Family Issues in Aging (3) Critical analysis of selected
family and social issues, and related current research in gerontology. (Identical with FS
613).
636. Economics of Aging (3) Analysis of economic issues and policy
as tey affect the aging individual, family, and society. (Identical with FS 636).
695. Colloquium
a. Research in Gerontology (1) (Identical with PHSC 695a).