GERO5117
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GERO 5117 - Adult Development and Aging (2 Cr.)
Course description
This course examines the dynamic interaction of individual development and aging. Students will review the principal theories applied to understand individual development and aging, and explore methodological issues in adult development and aging; cognitive aging; social and health factors that influence developmental trajectories in aging and vice versa; and psychopathological issues in aging. It is recommended that those new to the field of aging students take PubH 6883/GERO 5105: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Aging prior to taking this course. This course fulfills the Behavioral and Social Sciences concentration area requirement of the Gerontology Minor.
Minimum credits
2
Maximum credits
2
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Requirements
000458
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring