phe3igb introduction to gerontology b
INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY B
PHE3IGB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students of a wide range of disciplines are provided with an understanding of the experience of ageing from a range of perspectives including biological and psychosocial. Topics include cultural and demographic aspects of ageing, psychosocial aspects of ageing and adaptation, structural and functional age-related changes, health and wellbeing in older age and clinical and preventative aspects of ageing. The subject applies a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of conceptual and professional issues in ageing.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMargot Schofield
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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