A life span coverage of theories and findings in human development, emphasizing the physical and psycho-social growth of the individual from conception to death. Emphasis will be placed on the special developmental events the individual experiences at each stage of the life course. This class will look at the phenomenon of aging from an inter-disciplinary approach. It is a process through which we all go.
Some people do it more successfully than others.
The process is an individual one, yet we share common experiences with other people. It is expected that assigned material will have been read before class, and that each student will come to class prepared to discuss the text or any other assigned materials. Lectures and presentations will not be limited to text material, but will enhance and expand upon it. Active participation in the classroom is expected, and professional and courteous behavior is required. Each of the referenced areas will be tested upon using exam questions provided by the publisher of your textbook.