HD FS249 - Adult Development and Aging

Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 177193
Satisfies: General Education - Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses (GS)

Important Dates

Reg Period: 2/7/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013

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Contact Us

800-252-3592
814-865-5403 (international)
814-865-0741 (TTY - hearing impaired)
fax: 814-865-3290
e-mail: psuwd@psu.edu

Penn State World Campus
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802

Course Description

Physiological, psychological, and social development and intervention from young adulthood through old age.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Sample Course Syllabus

You can view a sample course syllabus and a sample lesson for details of lessons and assignments for this course. (Note: this link will open in a new window.)

Costs and Fees

This course will be included in your semester bill.

Remarks

For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines. Students are required to have 1 version of the textbook. It is up to them if they would like to purchase a hard copy of the textbook or an E-book. PLEASE NOTE: Technology Specifications for e-Book: Before you purchase the e-book, make sure that your computer meets the specifications listed below. Please note that there are recommended specifications and minimum specifications. Recommended Specifications Software Specifics: -Mac OS 10.4 or Windows XP SP2 with .NET Frameworks 3.0 Hardware Specifics: -1.2 gHz processor -512 MB of RAM -DVD Drive -1024x768 resolution monitor/display -Ethernet port, internet access, and online registration Minimum Requirements: Software Specifics: -Mac OS 10.3.9 or Windows XP SP2 with .NET Frameworks 3.0 Hardware Specifics: -1.0 gHz processor -Ethernet port, Internet access, and online registration required. -1024x768 screen resolution or larger. -512 MB of RAM  

Schedule This Course

If you are a: Please:
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Returning World Campus student (with active Penn State Access Account*) Schedule via eLion or Contact Us**
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Student from a Penn State campus other than World Campus Contact Us

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**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.

Note: For a step-by-step process, see our Schedule a Course page.

Material Requirements

Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Material Title Edition Author ISBN Source
Adult Development and Aging 6th Cavanaugh, John and Blancahrd-Fields, Fredda 9780495601746 MBS

Technical Requirements

Please test your computer for requirements

Software Requirements

Requires: Students will need to have Adobe Reader. Students will also need to have Microsoft Office 2003 or higher. If you do not have this software package the current version may be purchased at Journey Ed (www.journeyed.com) or a vendor of your choice.



Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.