5 courses in the 1992–93 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Undergraduate Officer J.P. Hirdes, PAS 3015, ext. 2007
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 tevels. Topics 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
An introduction to individual and popula-
tion aging. Topics discussed include: aging
from a historical and comparative perspec-
tive; aging in subcultures; aging and the
social structure; aging and social process-
es; aging and the environment; work and
retirement; and aging and leisure pattems. Cross-listed as KIN 352/SOC 344
Course Descriptions Gerontology - Health Studies
Faculty and students from various departments meet to discuss individual and population aging from a muitidisciplinary perspective. Topics include the 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 40148
Directed Studies In Special Topics
For the student who desires 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.
Greek
For courses in Greek see Classical Studies.