Gerontology (GERON)

GERON 373. Death as a Part of Living.

(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.Alt. SS., offered 2012. Prereq: HD FS 102
Consideration of death in the life span of the individual and the family with opportunity for exploration of personal and societal attitudes.

GERON 377. Aging and the Family.

(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.Alt. SS., offered 2013. Prereq: HD FS 102
Interchanges of the aged and their families. Emphasis on role changes, social interaction, and independence as influenced by health, finances, life styles, and community development.

Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement

GERON 378. Retirement Contexts and Planning.

(Cross-listed with ECON, HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 3 credits in Principles of Economics and 3 credits in Human Development and Family Studies
Economic well-being in the context of demographic change, the present and future of social security, family retirement needs analysis, investment strategies and characteristics of retirement plans, helping others to work towards financial security, family economic issues for retired persons.

GERON 463. Environments for the Aging.

(Dual-listed with 563). (Cross-listed with ARTID, HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: HD FS 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services, and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities.

Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement

GERON 466. Gerontology Prepracticum Seminar.

(1-0) Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits in core courses for the gerontology minor and approval of the gerontology undergraduate coordinator
Prepracticum training for students planning a gerontology practicum. Exploration of possible agencies for the practicum, in-depth study of a selected agency, and development of goals and objectives for the practicum.

GERON 467. Gerontology Practicum.

Cr. 3-6. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: GERON 466, advance reservation
Supervised field experience related to aging. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

GERON 490. Independent Study.

Cr. arr.
Consult program coordinator for procedure.

GERON 501. Seminar.

Cr. arr. Repeatable. F.S.SS.

GERON 510. Survey of Gerontology.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. S.
Provides an overview of important gerontological issues.

GERON 530. Perspectives in Gerontology.

(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
WWW only. Overview of current aging issues including theory and research, critical social and political issues in aging, the interdisciplinary focus of gerontology, career opportunities, and aging in the future.

GERON 534. Adult Development.

(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
F: on campus. S: WWW only. Exploration of the biological, psychological and social factors associated with aging. Although the focus is on the later years, information is presented from a life-span developmental framework. Empirical studies are reviewed and their strengths, limitations and implications for normative and optimal functioning are discussed.

GERON 540. Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging.

(Cross-listed with DIET). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2012.
WWW only. Basic physiologic changes during aging and their impacts in health and disease. The focus will be on successful aging with special emphasis on physical activity and nutrition. Practical application to community settings is addressed.

GERON 545. Economics, Public Policy, and Aging.

(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2012.
WWW only. Policy development in the context of the economic status of the older adult population. Retirement planning and the retirement decisions; social security and public transfer programs; intra-family transfers to/from the aged; private pensions; financing medical care; prospects and issues for the future.

GERON 563. Environments for the Aging.

(Dual-listed with 463). (Cross-listed with ARTID, HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: HD FS 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities.

Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement

GERON 571. Design for All People.

(Cross-listed with DSN S, ARCH). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate or Senior classification
Principles and procedures of universal design in response to the varying ability level of users. Assessment and analysis of existing buildings and sites with respect to standards and details of accessibility for all people, including visually impaired, mentally impaired, and mobility restricted users. Design is neither a prerequisite nor a required part of the course. Enrollment open to students majoring in related disciplines. Credit counts toward fulfillment of Studies in Architecture and Culture requirements.

Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement

GERON 577. Aging in the Family Setting.

(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 9 credits in social sciences
Alt. S., offered 2012: on campus. Alt. S. offered 2013: WWW only. Theories and research related to personal and family adjustments in later life affecting older persons and their intergenerational relationships. Related issues including demographics also are examined through the use of current literature.

GERON 584. Program Evaluation and Research Methods in Gerontology.

(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 2012.
WWW only. Overview of program evaluation, research methods, and grant writing in gerontology. Includes application of quantitative and qualitative methods in professional settings.

GERON 590. Special Topics.

Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Consult program coordinator for procedure.

GERON 594. Professional Seminar in Gerontology.

(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. SS., offered 2013.
WWW only. An integrative experience for gerontology students designed to be taken near the end of the degree program. By applying knowledge gained in earlier coursework, students will strengthen skills in ethical decision-making behavior, applying these skills in gerontology-related areas such as advocacy, professionalism, family and workplace issues. Students from a variety of professions will bring their unique perspectives to bear on topics of common interest.