AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOGERONTOLOGY:

BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL AGING

SUMMER, 1999 AND FOLLOWING

A Course by Video

This course, GTY 601, provides an overview of the biology and physiology of aging with an emphasis on biological theories of aging; cellular, physical, systemic, and sensory changes with aging, and health maintenance.

The course instructor for this course will be Dr. Stephen W. Harkins, Professor for the Department of Gerontology. This is a three credit, graduate level course and it is designed for students already accepted into the graduate Certificate in Aging Studies program.

Text: Timiras, P. S. (1994). Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics. Boca Raton: CRC Press. This publication is available at the MCV bookstore. Telephone: (804) 828-0336; Fax: (804) 828-8876. Cost: $98.80.

This off-campus course will be available to off-campus students via videotaped classes. The tapes will be sent directly to each student registering for the course and students will be responsible to keep up with the classes, assignments and examinations. Dr. Harkins will be available by telephone, fax or by appointment on the VCU/MCV campus. Students are encouraged to contact Dr. Harkins whenever they have any questions or concerns.

To register for the course call  (804) 828-9060

Course: GTY 601C-090

Course Reference Number: 4171

Tuition: Virginia resident telecourse- $636.00 / Non-Virginia resident telecourse- $1080.00 (as of 1997)

 

COURSE SYLLABUS - TENTATIVE

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