Health and Aging

Overview

Subject area

GERO

Catalog Number

103

Course Title

Health and Aging

Department(s)

Description

The course will focus on the physical changes that occur with age and discuss the health care alternatives that the aging may require It will also explore other health topics but not be limited to chronic diseases, medication use, exercise, sexuality, elder abuse, long term care and death, dying and grief as they affect the older adult. It will equip future professionals in the field of aging with the knowledge that will provide skills in the service field.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

036294

Course Schedule