FOUNDATION STUDIES IN GERONTOLOGY
GER4FSG
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students focus on normal or typical aspects of ageing, with an emphasis on adaptation in old age. Topics include population ageing, functional changes with age, personal control and ageing, life transitions, family relationships and the social construction of ageing.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
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Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsPHE43FSG OR PHE42FSG OR PHE41FSG
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Learning resources
Foundation Studies in Gerontology Readings
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorHerd, A. et al.
Year2015
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PublisherLa Trobe University
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Longevity and Social Change in Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBorowski, A, Encel, S and Ozanne, E
Year2007
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PublisherUNSW PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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