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International Perspectives on Population Aging
Course #: GERON 160
Description:
This foundational course introduces the major topics, concepts and terminology in life course studies using a global comparative perspective. This course builds a framework for understanding aging populations and aging individuals. It considers how different cultures and contexts influence attitudes toward aging and the aged. Case studies and essays from international gerontology scholars will be presented and studied.
Pre Requisites:
Offered in:
2026 Fall
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 3775 | M| 1:00 - 3:00 pm| - |
Sherman,Robin | On-Line LMS Chat Time | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
7
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Social & Behavioral Sciences, Traditional course cost materials
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| 01 | 3775 | M| 1:00 - 3:00 pm| - |
Sherman,Robin | On-line course | |
|
Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
7
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Social & Behavioral Sciences, Traditional course cost materials
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2026 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 3575 | M| 1:00 - 3:00 pm| - |
Sherman,Robin | On-Line LMS Chat Time | |
|
Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
30
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
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| 01 | 3575 | M| 1:00 - 3:00 pm| - |
Sherman,Robin | On-line course | |
|
Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
30
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
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2026 Summer
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1715 | M| 1:00 - 3:00 pm| - |
Sherman,Robin | On-Line LMS Chat Time | |
|
Session:
SS2 6W
Class Dates:
07/13/2026 - 08/20/2026
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
2
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
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| 01 | 1715 | M| 1:00 - 3:00 pm| - |
Sherman,Robin | On-line course | |
|
Session:
SS2 6W
Class Dates:
07/13/2026 - 08/20/2026
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
2
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
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