5 courses in the 1991–92 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Undergraduate Officers J.C. Carlson, B2-252A, ext. 2664 N.H. Gharness, PAS 4055, ext. 3313
This course will focus on literary works that present various aspects of aging, such as changes in physical and mental abilities, relationships with children and grandchildren, coping with disease and death, and the satisfactions unique to the elderly.
Cross-listed as ENGL 208F
An introductory study of the biological
processes of aging at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels. Tanies include an examination of the theories of aging, methods used to study the aging process, the role of diseases and chronological changes in the organism during senescence. In some cases, the instructor may consider waiving the course prerequisite listed.
Cross-listed as SCI 255
Couree Deccrintione
ecrintions Gerontology —
Faculty and students from various departments meet to discuss individual and population aging from a multidisciplinary perspeciive. Topics inciude tie definition of aging, the demography of aging, evolutionary and genetic factors, aging as a social process, and human aging patterns. Students wishing to enrol in this seminar must have completed at least six of the courses towards the Certificate and must consult the Director before preregistering.
GERON 401A/B Directed Studies in Special Topics
For the student who desires to oursue a COP NS SIUGeMm WS COSres tO pursue a
particular topic in depth through independent research and/or extensive reading. A faculty member must approve a student's project prior to registration for this course. Open to exceptional students who have permission of the instructor and the director of the program.
Factors contributing to various disease Processes, with special reference to quantitative evaluation of environmental factors relevant to human disease and aging.
Not offered in 1991–92.