GERO Courses for Spring 2015
Registration is now open!
Aging Studies Courses
Wanted! All students with interests in aging - from the effects of biology on the aging process, to social and institutional supports and challenges.
GERO Courses to Fit Your Program and Your Interests
(1 cr; Mondays, 9:05 am – 9:55 am, MTRF 2-204)
Hot Topics in the Biology of Aging provides a platform for understanding the major issues surrounding biological research in aging. This course will include a combination of student- and faculty-led discussions on select research topics that are highly relevant to the field of biogerontology research, along with seminars on scientific integrity.
GERO 5100, Section 002–Aging and Society, 2 credits
(2 cr; Thursdays, 2:30 pm – 4:25 pm, East Bank)
A course examining the interactions between older adults and social institutions, such as healthcare, family, government, economy, and religion. Students who take this course will have a better understanding of today's aging society, including the role of population aging for public policy. Approved as an elective in the PHAP policy track.
GERO 5110 – The Biology of Aging, 3 credits
(3 cr; Mondays, 4:40 pm – 7:40 pm, East Bank, offered spring every year)
The Biology of Aging course deals in understanding more about physical changes of healthy aging, and about changes of aging-related diseases: current scientific theories on physiological changes, common diesases of aging, application of principals to professional or personal areas.
GERO 5115 – Introduction to Geriatrics, 2 credits
(2 cr; S-N only, online course, offered fall, spring, summer every year)
Offered completely online, Introduction to Geriatrics provides an overview of a variety of topics that include both geriatric syndromes and approaches to providing geriatric care. Students from a variety of disciplines who want to understand the nature of geriatric health issues will find this course of interest.
GERO 5125 – Gerontology Service Learning, 3 credits
(3 cr; class meetings arranged and online, offered fall, spring, summer every year)
Combination of in-person and online instruction. An experiential learning opportunity for graduate and professional students interested in gerontology. Students will gain first-hand knowledge by working with a residential community of senior citizens
GERO 5100 - Aging and Society Instructor: Tetyana Shippee, Ph.D.
GERO 5110 - Biology of Aging Instructor: LeAnn Snow, M.D.
GERO 5125 - Gerontology Service Leaning Instructor: Edward Ratner, M.D.
GERO 5100 - Hot Topics in Aging Instructor: Deborah Ferrington, Ph.D.
GERO 5100 - Hot Topics in Aging Instructor: LaDora Thompson, Ph.D.
GERO 5115 - Introduction to Geriatrics Instructor: Robert L. Kane, M.D.
"...the strength of the professors in this discipline and their knowledge of their fields has provided me with a first class education in the field of aging and gerontology."
Center on Aging
Email: coa@umn.edu
Website: www.coa.umn.edu
Location: 420 Delaware Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Phone: 612-624-1185
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Center-on-Aging-University-of-Minnesota/784631388255847?ref=bookmarks