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Introduction to Aging and the Life Course

Course #: GERON 150

Description:
This introductory course provides an overview of research and knowledge in human aging. This course builds a framework for understanding the biopsychosocial aspects of human aging and the characteristics of older adults in the world today. The survey course looks at the latest findings across many disciplines that study global aging (e.g., psychology, sociology, political science, public health, social work, nursing). For example, it explores a number of variables that are important to human aging such as personal health and well-being, social support, and race and cultural contributions to the life course. This course also covers the basic aspects of planning and delivering health and social services for older adults.

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2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3402 M|
7:00 - 9:00 pm| -
Dugan,Elizabeth On-Line LMS Chat Time
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 24
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
01 3402 M|
7:00 - 9:00 pm| -
Dugan,Elizabeth On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 24
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3672 M|
5:00 - 7:00 pm| -
Dugan,Elizabeth On-Line LMS Chat Time
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 31
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences, OER Course Material, no cost course materials
01 3672 M|
5:00 - 7:00 pm| -
Dugan,Elizabeth On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 31
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences, OER Course Material, no cost course materials

2026 Summer

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1357 Th|
10:00 - 12:00 pm| -
Dong,Wuyi On-Line LMS Chat Time
Session: SS2 6W
Class Dates: 07/13/2026 - 08/20/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 8
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences
01 1357 Th|
10:00 - 12:00 pm| -
Dong,Wuyi On-line course
Session: SS2 6W
Class Dates: 07/13/2026 - 08/20/2026
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 8
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences