Gerontology Program

Gerontology Courses -- Fall 2007

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Seminar: Critical Issues of Aging (GRO 501-01). An intensive review and analysis of the literature and research on issues of aging and the unresolved problems. 3 credit hours. Taught Monday from 6:00 to 8:50 PM by Dr. Janice Wassel. (CRN #82935) Syllabus

Biology of Aging (BIO 589-01). 3 credit hours. Discussion of biological causes of aging, ranging from genes to organisms. Includes theory, models, and processes. 3 credit hours. Taught Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:45 AM by Olav Rueppell. (CRN #83557) Syllabus

Research Methods in Gerontology (GRO 620-01). The integration and application of qualitative and quantitative research designs and methods used in gerontology. Additional attention focuses on the formulation and writing of a research proposal. 3 credit hours. Taught Thursday from 5:30-8:20 PM by Lauren Cohen. (CRN #82936) Syllabus

Current Trends in Nutrition (NTR 623). Covers theories of aging and the physiology of aging (the brain, GI system, etc) and the social issues that come into play when a family member is no longer able to live alone. 3 credit hours. Taught Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-1:45 PM by Lynda Brown. (CRN #84305)

Long Term Care & Public Policy (GRO 633-01). Addresses public policy related to the organization, financing and delivery of the broad continuum of long term care with a concentration on the care of frail older adults.3 credit hours. Taught Wednesday from 2:00-4:50 PM by Sandra C. Leak. (CRN #84121) Syllabus

Gerontology Practicum or Supervised Research (GRO 649-01). Supervised experience in a structured setting for older adults, linking practice to theory; or supervised research in a relevant area of gerontology for professional development. May be repeated once for credit. 3 credit hours. No prerequisites. Supervised by arrangement with instructor, Dr. Neal E. Cutler. (CRN #82937)

Special Topics (GRO 676-01) "Health Care in America: Who Pays?" This course is an in depth look at the history of health care, social security, and Medicare, Medicaid, laws and the Older Americans Act. 3 credit hours. Taught by Anne Daniel, M.A., on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:50 PM (CRN #82938). Syllabus

Advanced Gerontology Practicum/Supervised Research (GRO 679-01). Supervised experience as a participant/observer in a structured setting for older adults in order to link theory and practice and increase professional expertise or supervised research in a gerontological topic. 3 credit hours. Supervised by arrangement with instructor Dr. Janice Wassel. at 336-256-1020. (CRN #82939)

Independent Study in Gerontology (GRO 695-01). Intensive study in an area of special interest in gerontology. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Taught by members of the Gerontology faculty by arrangement. 1-3 credit hours. Contact Dr. Janice Wassel at 336.256.1020. (CRN #82940)

Thesis (GRO 699-01). Individual guidance in the development of a specific research problem. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. 1-6 hours. Contact Dr. Jan Wassel at 336-256-1020. (CRN#82941)

Thesis Extension (GRO 801-01) 1-3 credit hours. Contact Dr. Jan Wassel at 336-256-1020. (CRN #82942)