GERON 302/ PSYC 374 Psychology of Aging

Course catalog information

Section number 28499/28500
Classroom location Online
Class hours Online (October 21- December 15, 2011)

OPEN TO A.C.E. STUDENTS

Course description

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• examine and discuss different theoretical perspectives used in explaining adult development and behavior
• discuss and analyze the normal aging changes and how lifestyle choices influence the aging process
• analyze and discuss how ethnic diversity influences the aging process
• conduct web research and organize data into a meaningful postings.
• utilize the online learning environment to access course materials, interact with the instructor and other students, participate in assessments and to interpret feedback from colleagues.

Textbooks

Hillier, S. & Barrow, G. (2010), Aging, the Individual and Society, Ninth Edition. Wadsworth Publishing ISBN: 10 0-495-81166-1

Syllabus

Course syllabus will be available on D2L three weeks prior to class start, and will be e-mailed to students who are registered for the class.

Orientation

Orientation materials are available on the first day of class in the D2L online course software, and will be e-mailed directly to all students who are enrolled as of the first meeting. Students will receive a course syllabus, orientation document and a variety of other tools to insure success.

Please visit the D2L portal to access course materials.