6 courses in the 1993–94 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 represents a first introduction to the study of aging and as such will provide a survey of the major biological, psychological and social aspects of aging.
It will be of interest to those who want to obtain some basic knowledge about growing old and being old, and it can also serve as the first step towards a more specialized study of these phenomena.
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. 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 teisure patterns. Cross-listed as KIN 352/SOC 344
Faculty and students from various departments meet to discuss individual and population aging from a muttidisciplinary perspective. Topics include the definition of aging, the demography of aging, evolutionary and genetic factors, aging as a social process, and human aging pattems. 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 401A8
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
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