Health and Aging

General

Prefix

GERO

Course Number

465

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Physiological and cognitive processes of human aging within context of environmental, societal and lifestyle factors which promote healthy aging.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the health needs of older adults.

Outcome

Distinguish between normal, pathological, usual and successful aging.

Outcome

Demonstrate a knowledge of key biological theories of aging.

Outcome

Identify physiological changes associated with aging.

Outcome

Identify environmental, social and lifestyle factors that affect the health of older adults.

Outcome

Evaluate strategies for maintaining and improving health over the life course.

Dependencies

Programs

GERO465 is a completion requirement for: