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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HUMS 120 - Health and Aging
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College and ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing , or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing .
PROGRAM: Human Services
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014
Presents an overview of the physical changes and common pathologies associated with the aging process. Focuses on the psychological and social implication of such changes for human behavior. Throughout the course there is a focus on health promotion and disease prevention during the later years.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe current general information about aging, developmental perspectives, homeostasis, and theories of aging.
- Identify and describe each major organ system of the body in terms of normal functions, specific age-related changes in the system and common disorders or diseases associated with aging.
- Define and describe specific topics such as exercise, nutrition, medications, etc., and their interactions with older adults.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Aging
- Homeostasis
- Theories of aging
- Organ system of the body
- Age-related changes
- Disorders
- Diseases
- Exercise
- Nutrition
- Medications
GRADING POLICY
| 93-100 |
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| 83-92 |
= B |
| 75-82 |
= C |
| 70-74 |
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| 0-69 |
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Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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