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Online Courses For Fall 2008
GERON 300 Sociology
of Aging 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of
"C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C"
or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU
Area E1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 Hours LEC
Description: This course examines the aged and aging process with
emphasis on social factors affecting and affected by an aging population. It
includes an analysis of demographics, history of aging in
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec
18
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online TBA 23313
Online Orientation: Monday, August
27 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online TBA 21415
Online Orientation: Monday, August
27 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online TBA 24235
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online TBA 23406
Online Orientation: Monday, August
27 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 302 Psychology
of Aging: Adult Development and Aging 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of
"C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C"
or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU
Area E1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 Hours LEC
Description: This course covers the physical, psychological, and social
aspects of the aging process including the interactions between the elderly and
the rest of society. Topics include an analysis of stereotypes, social bonds,
environmental factors, sexuality, physical health, mental health, death, and
bereavement. Not open to students who have completed PSYC 374.
Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec
18
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online TBA 21447
Online Orientation: Monday, August
27 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online TBA 21325
Online Orientation: Monday, August
27 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online TBA 22233
Online Orientation: Monday, August
27 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC S.Ward ARC
MAIN Online TBA 22323
Online Orientation: Monday, August
27 12:01AM-11:59PM
This course meets entirely online. For more
information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1004 Pharmacology and
Aging 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of drugs commonly
prescribed for the elderly. It also examines how the aging process impacts
medication effects, compliance, and adverse reactions. Drug therapy and
interactions are also covered. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 07-Oct
13
TBA TBA LEC R.Marmer ARC
MAIN Online TBA 25034
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1006 Parkinson's Disease and
Other Movement Disorders 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course explores the current knowledge of
Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders.
Topics include medical treatments and coping mechanisms. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Dec 02-Dec
08
TBA TBA LEC R.Marmer ARC
MAIN Online TBA 25035
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1023 Interpersonal
Relationships 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course covers listening and communication skills.
The focus is on understanding emotions, family involvement, and adaptive
behavior in long-term care settings. Demonstrations with role
play provides practical experience to enhance understanding. Credit/No
Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 21-Oct
27
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online TBA 25037
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1025 The
Gerontologist 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course examines the field of Gerontology. Topics
include the role/responsibilities of the Gerontologist and the educational
process required to become a Gerontologist. Current and future employment are covered. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 16-Sep
22
TBA TBA LEC R.Chevraux ARC
MAIN Online TBA 25038
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1026 Health of Older
Women 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course analyzes the uniqueness of older women's
health needs. Topics focus on gender differences, activities of daily living,
caregiver role, economics, self-care, and long-term care. Credit/No Credit
only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 09-Sep
15
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online TBA 23679
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1027 HIV/AIDS and the
Elderly 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course examines HIV/AIDS as a disease process and
its effect on the aging population. Topics include transmission, universal
precautions, treatment options, and psychosocial issues. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Aug 26-Sep
01
TBA TBA LEC R.Marmer ARC
MAIN Online TBA 25039
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1028 Men as
Caregivers 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of specific issues of men
as caregivers. Topics include changing roles, research, future projections, and
resources relating to men as caregivers. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Nov 04-Nov
10
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online TBA 23058
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1037 Strategies for
Caregivers: Effectively Caring for the Elderly in the Commu 0.5
Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course covers strategies for providing effective
care for the elderly, including how it is complicated by dementia, role
reversal, and guilt. Common sense strategies for caregiving
that not only meet the needs of the elderly but also lessen the caregiving burden are explained. Credit/No Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 23-Sep
29
TBA TBA LEC P.Abbott-Enz ARC
MAIN Online TBA 24039
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1041 Psychological Treatment
Modalities and Aging 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course explores different treatment modalities relevant
to mental health and aging. Topics include the following therapies as they
apply to seniors: grief, cognitive- behavioral, family-intergenerational, and psychoanalytical . Credit/No credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Sep 30-Oct
06
TBA TBA LEC C.Moore ARC
MAIN Online TBA 25040
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
GERON 1063 Aging and Leisure
Services 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Not Transferable UC or CSU
Hours: 9 Hours LEC
Description: This course explores the many facets of leisure as it
applies to the aging population. Emphasis is on activities for both high and
low functioning adults. Adaptive leisure programs and materials are identified.
Other topics include indoor and outdoor recreation options, such as travel,
lifelong learning, volunteerism, camps, and community services. Credit/No
Credit only.
Schedule: Other Term, Oct 14-Oct
20
TBA TBA LEC D.Schultz ARC
MAIN Online TBA 25041
This course meets entirely online. For more information about the course
requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
ARC Online Courses for Fall 2008