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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.

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2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3775 M|
1:00 - 3:00 pm| -
Sherman,Robin On-Line LMS Chat Time
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
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

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
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

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
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