SOC 565

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The Individual and Family in Later Years.

Sociology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Developmental aspects of aging, focusing on the biophysical, cognitive, social, affective, and pathological dimensions in people aged 50 and over.

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Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critique current literature on the sociology of geronotology.

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Research Proposal

Learning Outcome

Students will produce a graduate-level, testable research proposal on gerontology.

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Data Management

Learning Outcome

Students will become familiar with data sets suitable for testing hypotheses on geronotology.