BIOLOGY OF AGING WEB SITE

Welcome to the Biology of Aging Web Site

(http://ww2.coastal.edu/richard/Aging/)

The Biology of Aging is concerned with changes, both natural and pathological, that occur in humans as we age. The study of aging has become more important in recent years due to a great increase in the number of elderly (or at least aging) people. This course addresses the reasons why this has occurred as well as giving some of the fundementals of the biological aging process.

You must be enrolled in BIOL 470 to access the course materials available through WebCT/ Blackboard.

Syllabus / Course Information

Course title BIOLOGY OF AGING

Course number BIOL 470

Course discipline Biology

Course description A study of aging in cells, organ systems and organisms with emphasis on the human aging process. Topics include biological changes associated with aging and factors that affect the rate of aging. Three semester hours credit.

Course date Jan 10, 2007 through May 4, 2007

Location SCIE 207

Meeting day(s) TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS

Meeting time(s) 8:30 - 9:45 AM

Prerequisite(s) Biology 111 or 121 or Psychology 423 or Sociology 455

Class Schedule Available Here

Instructor Information

Name Dr. Richard H. Moore

Email richard@coastal.edu

Office location FCCP 312 (Thats the Foundation Center - HOW TO FIND ME)

Office hours just about any time

Phone 843-349-2050

Course Goals and Objectives

Students completing the course will be expected to:

Demonstrate knowledge of demographic information pertaining to the elderly in the United States and an understanding of the significance of this information.
Name and describe factors that are believed to cause or influence the process of aging.
List and describe theories of aging.
Define and describe the concept of homeostasis and explain its importance and how it is maintained.
Describe the normal structure, functioning, and contributions to healthy survival for each body system in young adults.
Describe age changes in each body system and the interactions among these systems in older adults.
Describe certain abnormal changes in body systems and the interactions among these systems in older adults.
Describe interactions among biological, psychological, social, and economic factors in older adults.
Relate and use this knowledge in their personal and professional lives.

Textbooks

Required reading Human Aging: biological perspectives , Augustine G. Digiovanna, McGraw Hill, 2nd, 2000, 0-07-292691-0

Why and How We Age, Leonard Hayflick, Ballentine, 1994 This book is out-of-print, however you may be able to locate a copy (Amazon.com often has then). Required readings will be available through the course site on WebCT.

Course Requirements

Introduction The Biology of Aging is concerned with changes, both natural and pathological, that occur in humans as we age. The study of aging has become more important in recent years due to a great increase in the number of elderly (or at least aging) people. This course addresses the reasons why this has occurred as well as giving some of the fundementals of the biological aging process.

Requirements
Students enrolled in BIOL 470 will be expected to complete assigned textbook reading as well as reviewing all materials on the web site .
Your grade will be based on two exams, a final exam, satisfactory completion of 12 class reading, writing and other assignments, and participation in class discussions and other assignments given in class.

Syllabus / Course Information
Course title	BIOLOGY OF AGING
Course number	BIOL 470
Course discipline	Biology
Course description	A study of aging in cells, organ systems and organisms with emphasis on the human aging process. Topics include biological changes associated with aging and factors that affect the rate of aging. Three semester hours credit.
Course date	Jan 10, 2007 through May 4, 2007
Location	SCIE 207
Meeting day(s)	TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS
Meeting time(s)	8:30 - 9:45 AM
Prerequisite(s)	Biology 111 or 121 or Psychology 423 or Sociology 455
Class Schedule	Available Here
Instructor Information
Name	Dr. Richard H. Moore
Email	richard@coastal.edu
Office location	FCCP 312 (Thats the Foundation Center - HOW TO FIND ME)
Office hours	just about any time
Phone	843-349-2050
Course Goals and Objectives
	Students completing the course will be expected to: Demonstrate knowledge of demographic information pertaining to the elderly in the United States and an understanding of the significance of this information. Name and describe factors that are believed to cause or influence the process of aging. List and describe theories of aging. Define and describe the concept of homeostasis and explain its importance and how it is maintained. Describe the normal structure, functioning, and contributions to healthy survival for each body system in young adults. Describe age changes in each body system and the interactions among these systems in older adults. Describe certain abnormal changes in body systems and the interactions among these systems in older adults. Describe interactions among biological, psychological, social, and economic factors in older adults. Relate and use this knowledge in their personal and professional lives.
Textbooks
Required reading	Human Aging: biological perspectives , Augustine G. Digiovanna, McGraw Hill, 2nd, 2000, 0-07-292691-0
	Why and How We Age, Leonard Hayflick, Ballentine, 1994 This book is out-of-print, however you may be able to locate a copy (Amazon.com often has then). Required readings will be available through the course site on WebCT.
Course Requirements
Introduction	The Biology of Aging is concerned with changes, both natural and pathological, that occur in humans as we age. The study of aging has become more important in recent years due to a great increase in the number of elderly (or at least aging) people. This course addresses the reasons why this has occurred as well as giving some of the fundementals of the biological aging process.
Requirements	Students enrolled in BIOL 470 will be expected to complete assigned textbook reading as well as reviewing all materials on the web site . Your grade will be based on two exams, a final exam, satisfactory completion of 12 class reading, writing and other assignments, and participation in class discussions and other assignments given in class.