MED508
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MED508 - Human Aging: Biological & Psychological Perspectives
Course ID
041911
Course Description
The focus of this course is on understanding aging as a biological and psychological phenomenon. Consideration will be given to biological explanations for how and why aging occurs and normal versus abnormal aging changes. Cognition as a biological and psychological phenomenon will be explored. Finally, psychological perspectives will be considered including stages of growth and development, and ability to recognize normal age changes in intelligence and cognitive abilities including those that may impact late-life functioning.
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed), GIDP - IIA (Innovations in Aging)
Course Requisites
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No