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Gerontology (GERO)
- http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/
- D class assignments available in GER102; phone (213) 740-5156.
Exploring diversity in the older population and variability in the human aging process.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36242R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 45 of 50 | Julie Bates, Tameka Brown | ONLINE |  |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36280D | 059 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Kelvin Yen, Sean Curran | OFFICE | | |
| 36281R | 559 | 2.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Changhan Lee | OFFICE | |
Supervised experience in one or more community agencies. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36282D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Anna Nguyen | OFFICE | |
The discoveries of ancient humans and bodies that have been preserved illuminate the connection between diet, health, and disease.
- Note: Class begins 5/25/15 and ends 6/13/15 (1st week on campus, 2nd and 3rd week in Italy)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36283R | 609 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 20 | Susan Enguidanos | TBA |  |
Examines role of nutrition and genes and the impact each has on longevity and diseases, particularly diseases related to aging.Offered in Genoa, Italy.
- Note: Study Abroad -- First week on campus, 2nd week travel to Genova, Italy.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36285R | 621 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 25 | Valter Longo | OFF CAMPUS | |
A web based course analyzing physical, mental, and social age-related changes as well as implications of population aging trends for individuals and society.
- Note: Class from 5/20/2015 to 7/14/2015.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36311R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 25 | Tara Gruenewald | ONLINE | PDF (274547 KB) |  |
An introduction to mind-body processes involved in healthy aging. Examines the interplay of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors in shaping health-relevant biological processes.
- Note: Class begins 5/20/15 and ends 6/30/2015.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36328R | 612 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 25 | John Walsh | ONLINE | |
Life-span perspective on the sociological theories of marriage and the family, intergenerational relationships, work and retirement, and other forms of social organization.
- Note: Class begins 5/20/15 and ends 6/30/2015.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36335R | 612 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 25 | George Shannon | ONLINE |  |
Major legislation and programs; examination and analysis of policy-making and political processes affecting development and implementation of programs for older persons.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36352R | 612 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 24 of 25 | Caroline Cicero | ONLINE | PDF (621422 KB) | |
Examination of the evaluation of health and service delivery in aging services industries.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36339R | 612 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 25 | George Shannon | ONLINE | |
Family processes and structure in families with aged persons will be reviewed, including marital and family therapy and intervention strategies.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36350R | 610 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 22 of 30 | Merril Silverstein | ONLINE | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36360D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Elizabeth Zelinski, Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE | |
Supervised experiential learning in one or more organizations that serve older adults; includes a regularly scheduled seminar. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36365D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Anna Nguyen | OFFICE | | |
| 36367D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Carin Kreutzer | OFFICE | |
Mandatory organized laboratory rotation. Allows students to participate in laboratory activities. Designed to help select dissertation advisor and research.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36370D | 609 | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 2 of 5 | Kelvin Davies | OFFICE | |
Research leading up to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied toward the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36385D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36386D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |