Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - GERO 404 D100

Health and Illness in Later Life (3)

Class Number: 2951

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 14, 2018
    Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units, GERO 300.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of issues related to health and illness among older adults, drawing upon theories and concepts from biological, social and public health sciences. An introduction to assessment and intervention skills useful to persons working with older adults in a broad range of practice settings.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course examines the way aging is related to the experience of health, illness and wellness. The course recognizes the diversity of the aging experience in relation to health, looking at factors such gender, socio-economic status and ethnicity. Four key themes will be addressed:
·        The concept of health and how this pertains to later life
·        Patterns of aging, health and ill-health at the population level
·        The individual experience of health and aging
·        Policy and practice approaches
The course takes a multidisciplinary perspective (e.g. demography, epidemiology, policy, nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, psychology and sociology) and is appropriate to students from a wide range of disciplines who want to increase their understanding of aging in contemporary society.

Grading

  • In-class pop quizzes/exercises 10%
  • In-class group work 10%
  • Poster presentation 12%
  • Paper outline 18%
  • Pecha Kucha presentation of final assignment 15%
  • Final assignment 35%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Journal articles and book chapters uploaded to Canvas

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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