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Gerontology (GERO)
- http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/
- D class assignments available in GER102; Phone: (213) 740-5156.
Introduction to adult development through the lifespan; biological, psychological, and social processes; gerontology as a career for the future.
- Note: Internet Class
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36200R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 41 of 50 | John Walsh | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() |
Effects of normative aging processes on homeostatic mechanisms and how these changes relate to development of disorder and disease in later life. Lecture and discussion.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36210R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 21 of 35 | Christian Pike, John Walsh | GER224 | ![]() |
How psychologists study thinking, memory, emotions, personality, and behavior, and how people change in these throughout adulthood to old age. Recommended preparation: PSYC 100
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36220R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 33 of 35 | Sarah Barber | KAP145 | ![]() |
How social relationships affect adults of different ages; the changing contract across generations; interaction of culture, race, family and social values with adult development.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36225R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 21 of 30 | George Shannon | GFS223 | Word (92672 KB) | ![]() |
Analysis of the skills, approaches and issues involved in the planning, development, and implementation of programs directed at meeting the needs of older persons.
- Note: 4 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36235R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 20 | George Shannon | GER224 | Word (36132 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Exploring diversity in the older population and variability in the human aging process.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Internet class
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36242R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 127 of 130 | George Shannon,Tameka Brown, Julie Bates | ONLINE | PDF (206569 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Explores nutritional needs and the physiological, psychological, and sociological relationships to nutrition. Laboratory experiments in assessment and evaluation.
- Note: 2 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36243R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 20 | Freddi Segal-Gidan | GER224 | ![]() ![]() |
Introduction to autobiography as a source of individual psychological development, with emphasis on integration of cognitive, emotional, and decision processes.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36246R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 15 | James Birren, Cheryl Svensson | GER305 | ![]() |
Problems and resources of the middle-aged and older woman in a changing society; including discrimination, stereotypes, employment, social interaction, etc.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36245R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 3 of 16 | Anne Katz | HRC112 | ![]() |
Topical seminar in molecular and computational biology. Junior, senior or graduate standing.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BISC department but may qualify for major credit in GERO. To register, enroll in BISC 461.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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13056D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 15 | Donald Arnold | RRI221 | Word (36352 KB) | ![]() |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36280D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Todd Morgan, John Walsh | OFFICE | ![]() |
Supervised experience in one or more community agencies. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36282D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 15 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE | ![]() |
Advanced study of empirical approaches in gerontology. Preparation, progress, presentation, and evaluation of Senior Honors Thesis research. Standing in Gerontology Honors Program and departmental approval.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Gerontology
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36292R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE | ![]() |
Advanced study of empirical approaches in gerontology. Preparation, progress, presentation, and evaluation of Senior Honors Thesis research. Standing in Gerontology Honors Program and departmental approval.
- Prerequisite: GERO 497A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Gerontology
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36293R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE | ![]() |
Advanced study of empirical approaches in gerontology. Preparation, progress, presentation, and evaluation of Senior Honors Thesis research. Standing in Gerontology Honors Program and departmental approval.
- Prerequisite: GERO 497B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Gerontology
- Note: 2 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36294R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE | ![]() ![]() |
A web based course analyzing physical, mental, and social age-related changes as well as implications of population aging trends for individuals and society.
- Note: 607-36300--Internet Class
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36297R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 20 | Aaron Hagedorn | GER230 | ![]() ![]() | |
36300R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 38 of 40 | Aaron Hagedorn | ONLINE | ![]() |
Branding, marketing, and consumer behavior through examination of established, transitioning and emerging aging services and organizations.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36302R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 25 | Gregory Bearce, Michael Townsend | ONLINE | PDF (74249 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
36301R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 6 of 15 | Gregory Bearce, Michael Townsend | GER230 | PDF (74249 KB) | ![]() ![]() |
Examination of programs related to end of life care. Cultural competencies in working with a diverse population on end of life issues.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36307R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 20 of 25 | Susan Enguidanos | ONLINE | ![]() | |
36306R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 5 of 20 | Susan Enguidanos | GER230 | ![]() ![]() |
Theories of the biology of aging and the effects of age on functional integrity of the total organism.
- Note: 2 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36312R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 6 of 20 | Caleb Finch,Christian Pike | GER125 | ![]() ![]() |
Behavior from adulthood to old age; study of major components of behavior such as perception, cognitive processes, personality, intergenerational relationships, sexuality, and life styles.
- Note: 607-36318 -- Internet Class 4 Units
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36317R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 30 | Cleopatra Abdou | GER230 | ![]() ![]() | |
36318D | 607 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 50 of 51 | Cleopatra Abdou | ONLINE | ![]() |
Major legislation and programs; examination and analysis of policy-making and political processes affecting development and implementation of programs for older persons.
- Note: 607-36334 -- Internet Class
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36333R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 15 of 27 | Jon Pynoos | GER230 | ![]() ![]() | |
36334D | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 45 of 46 | Jon Pynoos | ONLINE | ![]() |
Examination of case studies of issues affecting the aging services industries and the role industry leaders play in reacting to change.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36354R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 25 | Ed Schneider | ONLINE | ![]() | |
36355R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 13 of 30 | Ed Schneider | GER230 | ![]() ![]() |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36360D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Kelvin Davies | OFFICE | ![]() |
Supervised experiential learning in one or more organizations that serve older adults; includes a regularly scheduled seminar. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36365D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 13 of 25 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE | ![]() |
Multidisciplinary perspectives on current research in Gerontology including physiology, neurobiology, health and medicine, psychology, sociology and public policy. Topics will change each semester.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36367D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 5 of 25 | Eileen Crimmins | GER224 | ![]() |
An introduction to research methods and their application to gerontology including problem formation, research design, data collection, descriptive and analytical statistics, interpretation, and report preparation.
- Note: 607-36369 -- Internet Class
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36368R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 20 of 25 | Tara Gruenewald | GER230 | ![]() ![]() | |
36369R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 25 | Tara Gruenewald | ONLINE | ![]() |
Examination of special topics in the area of Gerontology.
- Note: 607-36376 -- Internet Class
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Evidence-based Health Promotion for Older Adults | ||||||||||
36376R | 607 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Janet Frank | ONLINE | ![]() ![]() | |
Evidence-based Health Promotion for Older Adults | ||||||||||
36377R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | Wednesday | 3 of 20 | Janet Frank | GER230 | ![]() |
Overview of topics in the psychology of aging. Includes research and theory bearing on cognitive, personality, adaptive, and social processes throughout the adult life span. Recommended preparation: Undergraduate coursework in psychology. Open only to doctoral students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36379R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 9 of 15 | Elizabeth Zelinski | GER125 | ![]() |
Research leading up to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied toward the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36385D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36386D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | OFFICE | ![]() |