GRT 1101 Introduction to Aging

3 units
Gerontology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Aging as a biological, psychological and sociological phenomenon in a Canadian context. Population aging and its economic, political and social impacts. Links between aging and discrimination, suicide and other social problems.

Components:

Lecture

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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