GERON 360    Ethnic Diversity and Aging    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 110 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of ethnicity as a factor in the aging process. Emphasis will be placed on how values, beliefs, and culture must be considered in the design and delivery of service. This course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 08-Mar 08
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   S.Rios               West Sac WSO 182     21064
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   S.Rios               West Sac WSO 182     21064
One meeting only - March 8, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.

GERON 364    Medical World of Elderly: Pharmacology    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 or ENGRD 110 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course examines possible causes and effects of alcohol abuse and polypharmacy on the health and overall quality of life in older adults. This course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 26-Jan 26
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 182     21110
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 182     21110
One meeting only - January 26, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.

GERON 366    Coping with Death and Related Bereavement    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 110 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an exploration of our societal and personal views of death, dying, and bereavement with the focus on ways in which our Western society treats the subject of death, right-to-die issues, and the theoretical stages of death and bereavement. This course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 16-Feb 16
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 182     21062
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 182     21062
One meeting only - February 16, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.

GERON 372    Alzheimer's Workshop    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 110 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of current information on all aspects of dementia and caregiving issues, focusing on research, legal issues, grief, resources, medication, behavior management and activities. This course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 02-Feb 02
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 182     21061
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 182     21061
One meeting only - February 2, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.

GERON 376    Aging and Family Dynamics    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 110 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course is an overview of how the aging process affects individuals, families, and relationships. The focus is on changing roles and relationship strategies for negotiating these transitions and helping families resolve aging issues. This course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 09-Feb 09
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 182     22429
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 182     22429
One meeting only - February 9, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.

GERON 380    Nutrition and Aging    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 110 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course concentrates on the practical aspects of nutrition and aging. Information will be provided on choosing recipes that provide nutrient-dense meals in a cost-effective manner. In addition, the impact of nutrition on the aging process will be discussed. This course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 01-Mar 01
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   M.Ramos              West Sac WSO 182     21739
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   M.Ramos              West Sac WSO 182     21739
One meeting only - March 1, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.

GERON 389    Treatment of the Geriatric Patient    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 100 and ENGRD 110 with a grade "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course explores the demographic, socioeconomic, and physiologic aspects of aging as they relate to the treatment of the elderly. Other issues will include institutionalized and home care, community resources, and health care systems. This course graded Credit/No Credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 15-Mar 15
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 150     21065
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   J.Clark              West Sac WSO 150     21065
One meeting only - March 15, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.

GERON 404    Sexuality and Aging    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100, ENGRD 310, or ENGRD 110.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course examines basic sexual anatomy and physiology of men and women with emphasis on the changes that occur with aging. Sexuality, menopause, impotence, sexually transmitted diseases, and diverse lifestyles within the older population will be explored.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 23-Feb 23
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   P.Blomberg           West Sac WSO 182     21063
Sa           01:05PM-05:10PM   LEC   P.Blomberg           West Sac WSO 182     21063
One meeting only - February 23, 2008.
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento. This is an all day class with a one hour break for lunch.