CDL COURSE ENTRY FORM


Author: Laura Wait/SUNY
Last modified by: Laura Wait/SUNY
Composed: 01/20/2009 10:26 AM
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Modified: 10/24/2017
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Course Number: (prefix) HDV (number) 284224 ESC 2.0 Course number: PSYC-3115 PSYC-3115Psychology of Aging

Name: Psychology of Aging
Datatel Title: (30char) Psychology of Aging

Area Coordinator: Kelly Cattron Department Code: 10PY Team: Social

Liberal Study? YES Level: UPPER Credits: 4 Prerequisite? YES
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Course will be offered (for online course descriptions, proposed offerings for by term views and web views)
Fall 1		Course will be offered (for final term listings, online registration, online bookordering, web views)
Fall 1
First Term Offered: 2009FA (Required Format: YearTerm - i.e., 2005SP)
Last Term Offered in Print Version:
Title Changes: Effective SP1 2017 term, title changed from Psychology and Aging TO Psychology of Aging. Catalog updated 10/12/16. LWait
This course was formerly offered as Geropsychology and was renamed in September 2010
AC Changes: Changed from Jordan Wright 10PS TO Kelly Cattron 10PY effective fall '17 term. Catalog updated 6/27/17. LWait
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Description: The underlying theme throughout the course will be the interplay of physiological changes, cognitive changes, behavioral changes, societal expectations and the psychological impact on the aging adult. Current research will be integrated with real-life examples to create a greater picture of what it is like to be an older adult. Students will be exposed to the challenges that face these individuals and will observe how older adults are portrayed in literature and the media. Additionally, the course will present more than a conventional survey of the discipline by incorporating the theme of “positive aging” through the exploration of these milestones and challenges of aging.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology OR General Psychology, plus a course in human development or its equivalent. Completion of or currently taking Biology and the Brain, or a related course is recommended.

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Major Course Area
Human Development		Minor Course Area
Psychology		SLN Disciplines
Psychology
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