GERO1300

Meets Mn Transfer Curriculum Goal Areas 5 and 7A - History/Social, Behavioral Sciences & Human Diversity. This course examines the biological, social, psychological, and economic changes that come with aging. Students will investigate societal factors that influence the resources available to older adults, and the potential roles they might fulfill as family members or professionals caring for them. Throughout the course, we will analyze differences in aging and caregiving experiences based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, and sexuality.Student Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the biological, social, psychological, economic, and political aspects of aging from a multidisciplinary perspective.
• Evaluate the methods and theories employed by gerontologists to study the aging process.
• Analyze demographics of older adults using both historical and current data.
• Identify the impact of older adults within family structures and communities, along with the advocacy roles that family members and professionals can play.
• Analyze social, interpersonal, and cultural stereotypes and biases about aging.
• Develop strategies to counter stereotypes and biases about aging.
• Critique the effects of public policy and the availability of community resources on older adults.
• Analyze how age intersects with race, ethnicity, sex, gender, class, and other identities.
• Resolve institutional issues and aging-related challenges by applying gerontological concepts and theories.