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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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36200R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 145 of 150 | John Walsh, Julia Walsh | ONLINE |
Introduction to the brain and mind. A unique multimedia approach to stress how knowledge about the mind is gained from scientific and clinical investigations.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Lecture (1 hr 50min) and Lab (1hr)
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36210R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 160 | John Walsh | GER124 |
How psychologists study thinking, memory, emotions, personality, and behavior, and how people change in these throughout adulthoodto old age. Recommended preparation: PSYC 100
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: From 5/16/2016 to 6/06/2016 (First week on-campus, and 2nd and 3rd in Herzliya Israel.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36215R | 609 | Lecture | 9:30-12:30pm | MTuWTh | 5 of 15 | Mara Mather | GER125 | ||
1:30-3:30pm | MTuWTh | GER125 |
How Americans' political values affect public policy. Studies of landmark legislation to explore the social contract between generations and role of governments in social welfare.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36230R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 22 of 30 | Zach Gassoumis | SGM226 |
Exploring diversity in the older population and variability in the human aging process.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Internet Course
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36242R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 188 of 200 | George Shannon,Julie Bates, Tameka Brown | ONLINE |
Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36203D | 137 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE |
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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36245R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 20 | Carin Kreutzer | GER305 |
Age-related changes in nervous system structure and function; relationship of brain changes to changes in cognitive function and perception; Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisites: BISC-220L or BISC-221L.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36250R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 55 of 100 | John Walsh | GER124 |
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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36259R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 9 of 20 | Caroline Cicero | GER125 | PDF (256236 KB) |
Consideration of the biological and social-cultural factors that govern the evolution of life spans and the life of humans and selected animal models. Recommended preparation: statistics
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36265R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 44 of 70 | Sean Curran | GER224 | PDF (117344 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 | 4 of 20 | Mara Mather, Kelvin Yen, John Walsh, Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE |
The discoveries of ancient humans and bodies that have been preserved illuminate the connection between diet, health, and disease.
- Note: From 5/16/16 to 6/06/2016 (first week on-campus, 2nd and 3rd week in Italy)
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36286R | 609 | Lecture | 9:00-12:00pm | MTuWTh | 1 of 12 | Susan Enguidanos | GER230 |
Supervised experience in a geriatric health care setting which allows students to put theories and ideas into practive. Graded CR/NC. Lecture, discussion, and fieldwork.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36290D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 1 of 20 | Ryenn West, Anna Quyen Nguyen | 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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36292D | 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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36293D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 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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36295D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Aaron Hagedorn | OFFICE |
Examines role of nutrition and genes and the impact each has on longevity and diseases, particularly diseases related to aging.Offered in Genoa, Italy.
- Note: From 5/17/16 to 6/11/2016 (First week on-campu, 2nd to 4th week in Italy)
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36396R | 621 | Lecture | 2:00-5:00pm | TuWThF | 26 of 45 | Valter Longo | GER230 |
Examination of special topics in the area of gerontology.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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The Public Understanding of Science | ||||||||||
36291R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 6:00-7:30pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 15 | Hamed Mirzaei-Souderjani | GER125 | ||
Spirituality, Creativity and Conscious Aging- Composing New Narratives for Experiencing Aging | ||||||||||
36298R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 4 of 15 | Leah Buturain Schneider | GER125 | ||
Alternate Reality Games and Gerontology | ||||||||||
36299R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 15 | Elie Gindi | GER125 |
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: 607-36301--Internet Course
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36300R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Monday | 9 of 25 | Caroline Cicero | GER230 | ||
36301R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 29 of 35 | Caroline Cicero | ONLINE |
Basic skills needed for an executive working in an aging services environment. Recommended for entry level administrators and managers.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36303R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 35 | Gregory Bearce, Ronald Schaefer | ONLINE | ||
36302R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 29 of 30 | Gregory Bearce, Ronald Schaefer | GER230 |
Examination of the behavioral and social consequences of design and the environment to create a more satisfying physical environment for both frail and active older adults.
- Note: 607-36314D--Internet Course
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36304R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 22 of 30 | Jon Pynoos | GER230 | ||
36314R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 25 | Jon Pynoos | ONLINE |
Reflections on shifts in preferences for aging in place and the market ramifications of innovations in science and technology on older consumers and service provider.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36306R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 25 | Aaron Hagedorn | ONLINE | ||
36305R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 30 | Aaron Hagedorn | GER230 |
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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36315R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 6 of 25 | Susan Enguidanos | GER124 | ||
36317R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 25 | Susan Enguidanos | ONLINE |
An introduction to mind-body processes involved in healthy aging. Examines the interplay of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors in shaping health-relevant biological processes.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36308R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 26 of 40 | Tara Gruenewald | ONLINE | ||
36307R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 8 of 30 | Tara Gruenewald | GER230 |
Examination of lifespan physiology of human development, growth, and aging; major emphasis in the physiology of the later years and implications for health maintenance.
- Note: 607-36311D--Internet Course
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36310R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 62 of 70 | Ed Schneider, George Shannon | GER124 | ||
36311R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 25 of 30 | Ed Schneider, George Shannon | ONLINE |
Examines tools and resources used to evaluate the nutrition status of individuals across the lifespan including biochemical, anthropometric and subjective global assessment. Open only to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36324D | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 20 | Leah Schumacher | ONLINE | ||
36325D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 11 of 20 | Leah Schumacher | GER230 |
Overview of current understanding of the dietary and nutritional needs of individuals across their lifespan. Open only to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36313D | 001 | Lecture | 1:30-3:20pm | Thursday | 11 of 11 | Carin Kreutzer | GER124 | ||
36323D | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Carin Kreutzer | ONLINE |
Application of nutrition science, physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism to evaluate critically ill patients and plan nutrition intervention and monitoring. Open only to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36322D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:00pm | Friday | 11 of 20 | Carin Kreutzer, | GER230 | ||
4:00-7:00pm | Thursday | Kurt Hong | GER230 | ||||||
36332D | 607 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 4 of 20 | Carin Kreutzer, Kurt Hong | ONLINE |
Discuss various factors that affect nutrition and aging. Topics include allergies in nutrition, food toxins, weight factors, and prevention and treatment of multiple organ systems. Open only to graduate students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36326D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 7 of 15 | Carin Kreutzer | GER305 |
Theory and application of assessment and intervention techniques with older adults and their families. Topics include: treatment modalities, psychopathology, ethical and legal issues, brain disorders.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36321R | 607 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 33 of 40 | Raymond Mattes | ONLINE | ||
36320R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 17 of 30 | Raymond Mattes | GER230 |
Life-span perspective on the sociological theories of marriage and the family, intergenerational relationships, work and retirement, and other forms of social organization.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36331R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 32 of 40 | George Shannon | ONLINE | ||
36330D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 61 of 62 | George Shannon | GER124 |
Examination of current trends and future prospects of finance and reimbursement systems. Topics include major legislation and programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.
- Note: 607-36336D--Internet Course
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36335R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 25 | Sally Ramirez | GER230 | ||
36336R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 25 | Sally Ramirez | ONLINE |
Application of theories of administration and system management to public and volunteer programs and services for older adults including residential institutions and community programs.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36341R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 29 of 40 | Kate Wilber | ONLINE | ||
36340R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 30 | Kate Wilber | GER230 |
Aging (commonalities and distinctions) as addressed by biologists,psychologists, and sociologists. Topics include researchperspectives, normative agings, functional decline and disability,and aging and society.
- Note: 607-36351D--Internet Course
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36350R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-2:50pm | Monday | 13 of 24 | Elizabeth Zelinski | GER305 | ||
36351R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 25 | George Shannon | ONLINE |
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 | 2 of 20 | Aaron Hagedorn, Tara Gruenewald | OFFICE |
Supervised experiential learning in one or more organizations that serve older adults; includes a regularly scheduled seminar. Graded CR/NC.
- Note: For Nutrition Programs Online Students Only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36364D | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 10 | Leah Schumacher | ONLINE | ||
36365D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 21 of 25 | Anna Quyen Nguyen | GER230 | ||
36366D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 17 of 17 | Leah Schumacher | 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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36370D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 15 | Eileen Crimmins | GER114 |
Explores concepts of molecular and genetic regulation of healthy aging, lifespan, and age-related diseases.
- Note: Register lecture and discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36371R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 15 | Gordon Lithgow | OFF CAMPUS | ||
36373R | 001 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 6 of 15 | Gordon Lithgow | OFF CAMPUS |
Explores scientific integrity, mentoring, scientific record keeping, authorship, peer review, animal and human experimentation, conflict of interest, data ownership and intellectual property, and genetic technology.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36374R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 5 of 15 | Stephen Chavin | OFF CAMPUS |
Examination of changes in health related to age, changes in health in populations over time, and the key health issues facing older persons.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36381R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 20 | Eileen Crimmins, Caleb Finch | GER224 |
Mandatory organized laboratory rotation. Allows students to participate in laboratory activities. Designed to help select dissertation advisor and research.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36376R | 001 | 4.0 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 6 of 15 | Kelvin Davies | OFFICE |
Explores the chemical and physical-chemical nature of free radicals and related reactive species. Examines the roles of antioxidants and how they work. Recommended preparation: Course work in biology and chemistry.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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36379R | 607 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 20 | Kelvin Davies | ONLINE | ||
36378R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 15 | Kelvin Davies | GER230 |
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 | 11 of 15 | Jennifer Ailshire, Kelvin Davies, Susan Enguidanos,Tara Gruenewald, Kate Wilber,Hamed Mirzaei-Souderjani | 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 | 2 of 10 | OFFICE |