SOC 035 - Sociology of Aging

Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 170188

Important Dates

Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013

Course Description

Introduction to the sociological study of aging.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Proctored Exam Information

Exam Weeks:

• 10/21/2013 - 10/27/2013
• 12/9/2013 - 12/13/2013

Sample Course Syllabus

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Remarks

The 13 lessons include a project. Assignment for Lesson 5 requires students to obtain 4 full-page advertisements from current magazines. Assignment for Lesson 14 requires students to collect several newspaper articles. 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.  

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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
The Sociology of Aging: A Social Problems Perspective		Matcha, Duane A.	9780205164684	MBS
Worlds of Difference: Inequality in the Aging Experience	3	Stoller, E.P. & Gibson R.C. (Eds.)	9780761986645	MBS

Technical Requirements

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Software Requirements

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