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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 | 70 of 100 | John Walsh, Julia Walsh | 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 | 50 of 75 | Julie Bates, Tameka Brown | ONLINE |  |
Examines the historical, political, economic, social, and artistic past of food in the Mediterranean, particularly in Italy from Roman times to the present.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36288D | 762 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 14 | Maria Henke | OFFICE | |
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 | 4 of 15 | 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 15 | Anna Quyen Nguyen | OFFICE | |
The discoveries of ancient humans and bodies that have been preserved illuminate the connection between diet, health, and disease.
- Note: Maymester: From 5/14/2019-6/3/2019 (First week on-campus, 2nd and 3rd week in Italy)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36293D | 703 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 1 | Susan Enguidanos | OFFICE |  |
Covers the paradox of emotion in aging, as well as how stress and emotion influence cognition and the brain across the lifespan.
- Note: Maymester: from 5/13/2019-5/31/2019 (First week on-campus, 2nd and 3rd week in Herzliya, Israel.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36294R | 635 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Mara Mather | 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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36297D | 077 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Caroline Cicero | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36296R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 10 | Valter Longo, Raffaella Ghittoni | ONLINE | | |
| 36298R | 746 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MTuWThF | 10 of 30 | Valter Longo, Raffaella Ghittoni | GER230 | | |
| 36299R | 746 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | MTuWThF | 5 of 20 | Valter Longo, Raffaella Ghittoni | GER230 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36301R | 610 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 50 | Caroline Cicero | 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 | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36321R | 610 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 35 | 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 | 610 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 27 of 40 | Donna Benton, Paul Nash | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36330R | 470 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 35 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36385D | 610 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Jennifer Ailshire | TBA | | |
| 36386R | 470 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 27 of 35 | Jennifer Ailshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36390D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | 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 | 16 of 25 | Anna Quyen Nguyen | OFFICE | | |
| 36392D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 25 | Carin Kreutzer | OFFICE | |
Mandatory organized laboratory rotation. Allows students to participate in laboratory activities. Designed to help select dissertation advisor and research.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36314D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36370D | 559 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Kelvin Davies | ONLINE | | |
| 36393D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Kelvin Davies, Susan Enguidanos,Mara Mather | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36394D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |