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Gerontology (GERO)
- http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/
- D class assignments available in GER102; phone (213) 740-5156.
Introduction to adult development through the lifespan; biological, psychological, and social processes; gerontology as a career for the future.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36212R | 470 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 39 of 75 | John Walsh | ONLINE |  |
How psychologists study thinking, memory, emotions, personality, and behavior, and how people change in these throughout adulthood to old age.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: From 5/18/2016 to 6/06/2016 (First week on-campus, 2nd and 3rd week in Herzliya Israel).
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36286R | 609 | Lecture | 9:30-12:30pm | MTuWTh | 5 of 15 | Mara Mather | GER125 |   | |
| 1:30-3:30pm | MTuWTh | GER125 |
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 | 53 of 75 | 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 | John Walsh, Ryenn West, 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 | 2 of 10 | Anna Quyen Nguyen | OFFICE | |
The discoveries of ancient humans and bodies that have been preserved illuminate the connection between diet, health, and disease.
- Note: Class begins 5/16/15 and ends 6/06/15 (1st week on campus, 2nd and 3rd week in Italy)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36283R | 609 | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | MTuWTh | 4 of 20 | Susan Enguidanos | GER230 | |
Advanced study of empirical approaches in gerontology. Preparation, progress, presentation, and evaluation of Senior Honors Thesis research. Standing in Gerontology Honors Program and departmental approval.
- Prerequisite: GERO 497A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Gerontology
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36281D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE | |
Advanced study of empirical approaches in gerontology. Preparation, progress, presentation, and evaluation of Senior Honors Thesis research. Standing in Gerontology Honors Program and departmental approval.
- Prerequisite: GERO 497B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Gerontology
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36284D | 059 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE | |
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. On campus -- meet in GER 230 from 5/17-5/20 from 2pm-5pm. 5/24-6/11/2016 in Genoa, Italy.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36285R | 621 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 25 | Valter Longo | OFF CAMPUS | |
Examination of special topics in the area of gerontology.
- Note: STUDY ABROAD -- Genoa, Italy
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food, Culture, Disease, and Longevity in Italy and in the Mediterranean | ||||||||||
| 36291R | 635 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 25 | Valter Longo | OFFICE | Word (507392 KB) | |
| The Public Understanding of Science | ||||||||||
| 36293R | 607 | 2.0 | Lecture | 4:30-6:30pm | Mon, Thu | 1 of 15 | Hamed Mirzaei-Souderjani | GER125 | | |
A web based course analyzing physical, mental, and social age-related changes as well as implications of population aging trends for individuals and society.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36310R | 746 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 24 of 35 | Tara Gruenewald | ONLINE | |
An introduction to mind-body processes involved in healthy aging. Examines the interplay of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors in shaping health-relevant biological processes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36327R | 470 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 60 | John Walsh | ONLINE | |
Behavior from adulthood to old age; study of major components of behavior such as perception, cognitive processes, personality, intergenerational relationships, sexuality, and life styles.
- Note: Class begins 5/18/2016 and ends 6/28/2016.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36334R | 746 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 35 | Elizabeth Zelinski | 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 5/18/15 and ends 6/28/15.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36335R | 746 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 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 | 746 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 22 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 | 19 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 | 1 of 10 | 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 | 9 of 15 | Anna Quyen Nguyen | OFFICE | | |
| 36367D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36318D | 059 | 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 | 1 of 10 | OFFICE | |