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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
1-4 cr. Courses not a part of the regular gerontology curriculumbut taught at upper-division level because of special need, interest or opportunity.
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2.00 Credits
2 cr. Aging changes evident in humans are the result of time interacting with molecular mechanisms of the biological systems. Current knowledge of thesemechanismswill be examined, followed by an application of the basic principles of biological aging to the systems of the body. Prerequisite: completed course in anatomy/physiology or instructor permission.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
1-2 cr. Students either (a) initiate and implement empirical research in an area of special interest or (b) participate in an ongoing empirical research project developed by a faculty member. For student-initiated projects, the student develops the research proposal, conducts the research and reports the research in standard APA format. For faculty-initiated research, studentswork oneon- one with the faculty member or as part of his/her research team of students. Activities may include doing library research, developing measures, collecting data, analyzing data and writing portions of research reports using APA style. Prerequisite: consent of supervising faculty member and gerontology program director.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Provides first-hand experience in the field of aging services. Students engage in fieldwork with or advocating for older adults in a community setting. Students must work with a faculty advisor, typically the gerontology program director, to: (a) write the GERODAP proposal including objectives and howthe objectives will be met, (b) write the GERO-DAP final paper, and (c) participate in the oral exam. Evaluation is by the faculty advisor, a faculty reader, and the on-site supervisor. Prerequisites: 3 gerontology courses and consent of gerontology program director.
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1.00 Credits
1 cr. Intended for gerontology minor/certificate students who opt to do their Gerontology Directed Applied Project (GERO-DAP) fieldwork as part of supervised field experiences required by theirmajors. In addition to the fieldwork requirements for themajors, students must work with a faculty advisor, typically the gerontology program director, to: (a) write the GERO-DAP proposal including objectives and how the objectives will bemet, (b)write the GERO-DAP final paper,and (c) participate in the oral exam. Evaluation is by the faculty advisor, a faculty reader, and the on-site supervisor. Prerequisites: 3 gerontology courses and consent of gerontology program director
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2.00 Credits
2 cr. each Introduces basic oral, listening comprehension, reading and writing skills. Emphasizes active use in communicative contexts based on daily life as well as cultural analysis. Prerequisite: Placement test or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
2 cr. each Introduces more complex linguistic features and continues the development of the oral, listening comprehension, reading and writing skills within culturally contrastive contexts. Prerequisite: Placement test or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Promotes the synthesis of the basic language skills through a grammar review, vocabulary building, the use of authentic texts, hands-on projects, films and native speakers to generate discussion and deepen cultural understanding. Prerequisite: Placement test or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Continues the language skills and cultural understanding synthesis of the previous course, adding historical and literary texts to help develop the pragmatics of opinion formation and more complex discourse. Prerequisite: GMN 2201 or permission of instructor.
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0.00 - 2.00 Credits
0-2 cr. Open to participants of the St. Scholastica/Leipzig Exchange Program, this seminar concludeswith a twoweek site visit in Leipzig,Germany,at the end of spring semester.The seminar consists of a site-related cultural and historical orientation as well as the development of a research project to be carried out during the onsite visit. Prerequisite: Selection as a participant of the Leipzig Exchange Program.
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