School of Nursing
Course Syllabi
Course Description
Number: HLTH4153
Title: Gerontology
Credit: 3-0-3
Catalog description: Presents a holistic approach to the study of the elderly and their environments. A positive perspective about the aging process is a goal of the course. Research and theory components from a variety of disciplines are included to promote caring for the elderly in a variety of settings, primarily community-based. Client advocacy for the elderly is stressed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Corequisite(s): None
Textbook Information
Recommended:
Assigned readings on reserve in the Library under HLTH/NURS4153; course does not have a required textbook.
Optional Resources:
http://www.mayo.edu/healthinfo/resources.html#aging
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Technology Requirements
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Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets the ITP Choice requirements (http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/) for the student's academic program.
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Students must have access to the Internet either through the on-campus local area network or through an Internet Service Provider.
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Students must be proficient with Internet access, WebCT Vista and Microsoft Office and demonstrate competency using web browsers, website navigation, search engines and e-mail communication.
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Contact the HUB for software and connectivity issues; no excuse will be accepted for inability to access the Internet and/or technical difficulties.
Course Objectives
By the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Identify the major biological and psychosocial theories of aging.
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Review the demography of aging and its impact on society.
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Recognize normal and pathologic changes related to aging for the body systems.
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Identify approaches to address the needs of older adults in community settings.
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Explore community resources that support the needs of older adults and their caregivers.
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Identify personal perceptions of aging through periodic interactions with older adults.
Methods of Instruction
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Web-based research
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Bulletin board and in-class discussions
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Videos
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Community site visits
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Class presentations
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Lectures
Course Requirements
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Courses taught in an online format require students to be self-directed and responsible for meeting deadlines.
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Attendance is mandatory at scheduled on-campus meetings.
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Students are expected to complete learning activities that will involve observation in the community and interaction with older people.
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Participation in on-line posting and reading discussions.
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Completion of learning activities and other assignments.
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This syllabus provides a general plan for this course; the faculty reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus and/or course schedule including but not limited to assignments, time tables, examinations, projects, etc.
Evaluation
| Discussions (8) | 40% (5% each) |
| Project and presentation | 20% |
| Theory exam | 20% |
| Community site visit | 15% |
| Class participation | 5% |
Grading Scale
| 90-100% | A |
| 80-89% | B |
| 70-79% | C |
| 60-69% | D |
| 59% and below | F |
Classroom Policies
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Attendance: Mandatory for scheduled on-campus meetings.
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Communication: WebCT Vista is the official tool for this course and is accessible online from any computer; students are responsible for monitoring e-mail on a regular basis and should direct all communications with faculty and other students through WebCT or Clayton State e-mail.
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Conduct: Students must abide by policies in the University Student Handbook, the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities, and if applicable program handbook; the code of academic integrity will be strictly enforced.
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Electronic devices: Cell phones/pagers must be turned off (or placed on vibrator mode) during class meetings. Permission from individual faculty is necessary before taping a class.
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Mid-term progress report: Mid-term grade will reflect approximately 1/3 of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of “W”; contact the Registrar for withdrawal procedures.
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Submission: Students are responsible for completion and submission of all course requirements as scheduled in the course calendar; a late penalty of five points will be deducted each day; no assignments will be accepted three days after due date. Make-up work is at the discretion of the faculty.
To obtain this document in an alternative format, contact the Disability Resource Center.