SOC 565
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.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critique current literature on the sociology of geronotology.
Title
Research Proposal
Learning Outcome
Students will produce a graduate-level, testable research proposal on gerontology.
Title
Data Management
Learning Outcome
Students will become familiar with data sets suitable for testing hypotheses on geronotology.
