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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36200R | 610 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 67 of 100 | John Walsh, Julia Walsh, Maria Henke | ONLINE |  |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36280R | 470 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 41 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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36290D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 10 | Christian Pike, Valter Longo, Berenice Benayoun, Elizabeth Zelinski, Sean Curran,Pinchas Cohen | OFFICE | |
Supervised experience in one or more community agencies. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36291D | 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: Study abroad: From 5/14/2018 to 6/12/2018. First week on-campus, 3rd and 4th week in Italy.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36293R | 703 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Susan Enguidanos | GER230 |  |
Covers the paradox of emotion in aging, as well as how stress and emotion influence cognition and the brain across the lifespan.
- Note: Study Abroad: From 5/14/2018 to 6/1/2018 in Herzliya, ISRAEL.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36294R | 635 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Mara Mather | 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: From 5/14/2018 to 6/8/2018. First week on-campus, 2nd to 4th week in Genoa, Italy.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36298R | 746 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Valter Longo | GER124 | |
Examination of special topics in the area of gerontology.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applying Age-Friendly Policies Across the Nation and the World | ||||||||||
| 36297R | 610 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 15 | Caroline Cicero | ONLINE | | |
| Food, Culture, Disease, and Longevity in Italy and in the Mediterranean | ||||||||||
| 36299R | 762 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Maria Henke | OFFICE | | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36300R | 470 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 32 of 50 | Aaron Hagedorn | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36308R | 470 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 28 of 50 | John Walsh, Julia 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.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36320R | 610 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 40 | Elizabeth Zelinski, Paul Nash | ONLINE | |
Theory and application of assessment and intervention techniques with older adults and their families. Topics include: treatment modalities, psychopathology, ethical and legal issues, brain disorders.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36322R | 470 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 31 of 50 | Donna Benton, Kylie Meyer | ONLINE | Word (751091 KB) | |
Life-span perspective on the sociological theories of marriage and the family, intergenerational relationships, work and retirement, and other forms of social organization.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36331R | 610 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 40 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36385R | 559 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 35 | Jennifer Ailshire, Lauren Brown | 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 | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36388D | 559 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Susan Enguidanos | OFFICE | | |
| 36390D | 059 | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Carin Kreutzer, Ed Schneider | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36391D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 30 | Anna Quyen Nguyen | OFFICE | | |
| 36392D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36314D | 059 | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36393D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 20 | Kate Wilber,Kelvin Davies | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36394D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | OFFICE | |