Fall 2025 - GERO 300 D100
Introduction to Gerontology (3)
Class Number: 5412
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 5, 2025
Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Laura Kadowaki
ltk1@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
60 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Examination of the aging process from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Physical and health factors in aging, economic and vocational factors in aging, family and community relations of older people, social policy and politics of aging. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on normative age-related changes. Students who have taken GERO 101 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.