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Aging and Disease
BIOL330 SP

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: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: (MB&B205 AND BIOL206 AND BIOL207)

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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