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GEOL 201H: Honors Environmental Geology

4.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Studies geologic resources and processes, impact of geo-environmental processes on humans, and human interaction with Earth's geologic resources by engaging scientific principles, concepts, and methods. This course explores how geology relates to diverse human experiences, international politics, social costs, and world economics. Topics include: geologic processes and tectonics; surface geologic processes; mineral and energy resources; mining and land-use impacts; water resource use and pollution; and geologic data analysis. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Laboratory and field trips are part of this course. A course fee is required. Corequisite: MATH 033 (or MATH 020); Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. (SCI/LAB) Prerequisite: ((MATH 033) or MATH 020,103,104,110,113,114,119,121,122,125 or 202) & (((ENGL 003 or 007) & (ENGL 051)) or (ESL 070 or ENGL 057,101,101H,102,102H,104,or 106)) Corequisite: ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106

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GERT 100: Introduction to Gerontology - Overview

1.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Provides an introduction to the study of gerontology, relevant aging resources, and health promotion. This course focuses on socio-demographic trends, ageism, longevity, the geriatric workforce, health care and social policy issues, and health behavior, as well as gender, race, and ethnicity aging issues.

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GERT 101: Introduction to Gerontology - Social Services

1.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Provides an overview of the ways in which social services are provided to and utilized by older persons. This course focuses on public/private funding for aging services, retirement, selected health education topics, community health organizations, health promotion programs, volunteerism, advocacy, public health, and cultural diversity in the aging population. The history of social services for the aging is also covered.

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GERT 102: Introduction to Gerontology - Allied Health

1.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Provides an overview of the physiology and pathology of aging. The course addresses clinical preventive services, nutritional needs and aging, exercise and aging, and weight management and aging. Attention is given to diversity issues such as gender, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status of elderly populations.

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GERT 103: Introduction to Gerontology - Psychosocial Issues

1.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Provides an overview of mental health and aging. This course specifically addresses psychiatric and organic mental disorders maintenance and the enhancement of mental function later in life, complementary and alternative medicine, caregivers, diverse social support systems, depression, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and stress management.

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GERT 104: Introduction to Gerontology - Service Learning

1.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Provides students with the opportunity to volunteer two hours per week - totaling 20 hours - in a community senior care setting. The focus of this course is to allow a student to develop a personal relationship with an aging individual. Through journaling and course discussions, the student is able to reflect upon the implications of his/her experience, develop enhanced communication skills with an elderly individual, and analyze the collaboration and communications among health care professionals and their clients.

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GERT 105: Careers in Gerontology

1.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Examines and explores all of the possible careers in the field of gerontology. This course focuses on career positions, salaries, job responsibilities, and roles/ functions in areas of aging such as advocates, direct service providers, educators/trainers, managers/ administrators, marketers or product developers, program planners or evaluators, and researchers. Topics also include discussions on both traditional and emerging career paths and positions in new sub-fields of gerontology.

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GERT 200: Law, Ethics, and Aging

3.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Addresses both the traditional and current legal and ethical issues that impact the elderly in American society. Topics include informed consent, medical record keeping, healthcare financing, elder abuse and neglect, representative decision-making, and end-of-life issues. Prerequisite: GERT 100, 101, 102 or 103 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of the Instructor. Prerequisite: GERT 100 or GERT 101 or GERT 102 or GERT 103

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GERT 201: Social Aspects Aging

3.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Provides knowledge of the field of social gerontology with focus on the impact that social and socio-cultural conditions has on the process of aging. This course emphasizes social problems of aging and the impact that aging has on an individual. Specific topics include: the growth of gerontology; global aging; biological theories of aging; the social aspects of physical aging; managing chronic diseases; cognitive, personality and mental health issues in old age; sexuality and aging; social theories of aging; and social policies and programs. Gender, ethnicity, culture, race, and economic status and aging are also discussed. Prerequisite: GERT 100, 101, 102, or 103 with a C or higher. Prerequisite: GERT 100 or GERT 101 or GERT 102 or GERT 103

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GERT 211: Women and Aging

3.00 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Studies the status, roles, and experiences of women in society with a special focus on aging. This course introduces students to how gender roles impact in society by studying women's lives with regard to race, culture, socioeconomic status, sexuality, work, families, religion, politics, health, and social reform. In addition, this course discusses the social construction of gender and social institutions, using feminist theory, and the history of the women's movement.

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