PERCEPTIONS OF AGING

PATH 751

Examines the molecular, cellular, physiological, and clinical aspects of aging beyond basic biology in a biomedical/clinical research setting. Aging and age-related diseases are examined via the combined expertise of basic scientists and clinicians covering a range of topics directly relevant to biology of aging research, including the clinical perspective, the research perspective, and the integration of the two.

PSYCH 464

Physical, cognitive, social, and personality development during the adult years.

SOC 575

Age as a basis of societal differentiation in modern and premodern societies; social psychological, demographic, sociobiological, socioeconomic, and sociohistorical views of age-graded events and behaviors; examination of the life course and aging as sociological variables.

MEDICINE 932

Examine the biology of aging and related clinical aspects in geriatric care. Designed for medical students interested in understanding the biology of aging and how it relates to translational biomedical and clinical research as well as clinical practice. Aging and age-related diseases are examined via the combined expertise of basic scientists and clinicians in blocks of two lectures. Case studies and clinical research study design workshops provide the means to integrate didactic content in real world application. Additional materials include video vignettes focused on aging biology and on pharmacological interventions for the most common geriatric conditions.

NUTRSCI 655

Interpret research relating to nutrition during the aging process. Gain an understanding of acute and chronic conditions in older persons, both in hospital and the community. Examine the impact of aging on organ systems and address the relationship among physiologic aging, nutrition, and disease.