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Introduction to Gerontology
Course No: 30.306-031;  ISIS Class Nbr: 16322

Registration Information
Current students: Register for this course at http://isis.uml.edu using the above ISIS Class Nbr. New Students: Register for this course using the "Non-Degree Course Registration Form". For additional registration information click here.
Note: There is a $30 per semester, nonrefundable registration fee for credit courses.


Course Description
This course examines human aging from a multidisciplinary and developmental perspective. The course will focus on the adult years of the life span. The social-psychological factors involved in adjustments to the aging process, to retirement, to family, to leisure, to aloneness, to death and bereavement will be discussed together with such special concerns of the elderly as widowhood, finances, religion, sexuality and health problems. Rehabilitative strategies such as remotivation and reality orientation are included.

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Section Notes: SS
Credits: 3;
Chat Hours: Sun 9-10pm;
Instructor: Ramraj Gautam

When Offered & Tuition
Online Course,
Fall 2009: Sep 02 to Dec 12
Tuition: $990

Instructor Email, Course Outline & Textbook

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