PSYC2045 — Adulthood, Aging and Death
PSYC 2045 - Adulthood, Aging and Death PSYC 2045 - Adulthood, Aging and Death Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Course Description: This course presents an overview of the developmental tasks of adulthood, with particular reference to aging and death. It includes the study of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of the aging process. Normal aspects of aging are contrasted with aging related to various diseases. Course topics include ethical, moral, and other contemporary issues associated with adulthood, aging, and death. MnTC Goals 5 and 9 define theoretical perspectives that relate to adult development. compare and contrast the historical, and contemporary perspectives on adult development. apply theoretical perspectives to current issues related to adult development. analyze the effects of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect adult development describe different contexts within which adult development occurs. describe the processes and cultural variations of death and dying. analyze ethical dilemmas concerning a variety of developmental problems. apply ethical standards to contemporary issues of adulthood, aging and death. analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in relation to ethical and civic responsibility. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies 5 and 9 Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) 05. 01. Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition
Prerequisites: ENGL1020, ENGL1021