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2011-2012 School of Human Services Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 School of Human Services Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MGER 691 - Biomedical Aspects of Aging


This is an overview of the current status of biogerontology, including the basic principles of the field. It examines the delineation of normal and pathological change in aging and current theories and research advances in the field. Included for consideration are theories of aging, cell aging, genetics of aging, normative body changes, diseases of aging, mental health, Alzheimer’s disease and the relevance of nutrition in aging.

Credits: 2