HD 2180

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HD 2180
Human Development: Adulthood and Aging

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Introduces students to theories and research in adult development and aging. Describes biological, psychological and social changes from early through late adulthood. Identifies strategies to promote healthy aging at the individual and societal level.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: HD 1130 or PSYCH 1101.

Distribution Category (D-HE, KCM-HE, SBA-HE) (D-AG, KCM-AG, SBA-AG)

Outcomes
  • Describe age-related changes in different aspects of functioning from early adulthood into old age.
  • Understand key theoretical frameworks in life-span development.
  • Appreciate multi-disciplinary perspectives on adult development and aging.
  • Identify open questions and new directions in the field of gerontology.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7872 HD 2180   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Loeckenhoff, C

  • Prerequisite: HD 1150, HD 1170, or PSYCH 1101 (recommended, not required)