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BIOL330
Aging and Disease
BIOL330 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 15 | 6 | Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | No | Yes |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
An increasing proportion of the population in developed
countries consists of elderly people. This course will deal
with current research on the biological basis for aging and
on the diseases to which the elderly are particularly
vulnerable. Different theories for aging will be explored,
and experimentation on model organisms used to probe the
causes of aging in humans will be discussed. Social aspects
of gerontology will also be considered.
MAJOR READINGS
Articles to be assigned.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Student presentations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first
class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM BIOL
Prerequisites:
MB&B205 and BIOL206 and BIOL207
- Section 01
- Wolfe, J
- Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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