AGING: BIOLOGICAL & LIFESTYLE PERSPECTIVES

Undergraduate

This course is an examination of the physiological changes that occur within the major organ systems (skeletal, muscular, neural, and cardiovascular) with normal human aging. The role of physical activity and nutrition to promote physiological function and quality of life as we age is emphasized. This course includes an examination of current biological theories of aging. Cross-listed with Foods & Nutrition 4520. PREREQUISITE: Biology 1220 and Foods & Nutrition 2120 Three semester hours of credit