Aging and the Elderly
BIOL 116
Spring 2007
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01
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| Course Cluster: Service-Learning |
In this course we will address the biological processes and mechanisms associated with normal aging. We will also focus on diseases that affect the elderly in particular, such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, cancer, dementia, diabetes and osteoporosis. Further, we will deal with issues concerning the quality of life of the elderly. Students will interact with the elderly by serving as volunteers at area senior centers and nursing homes, and will report on their direct-learning experiences. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Panno, Joseph, STEM CELL RESEARCH: MEDICAL APPLICATIONS AND ETHICAL CONTROVERSARY 1994, ISBN: 0816049491
Austad, Steven N., WHY WE AGE: WHAT SCIENCE IS DISCOVERING ABOUT THE BODY'S JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE
Hayflick, Leonard, HOW AND WHY WE AGE
Guarente, Lenny, AGELESS QUEST
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Examinations and Assignments:
TBA |
| Instructor(s): Wolfe,Jason S. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE0101; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 20 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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