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260.665.01
Biological Basis of Aging

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Other Year
Next Offered
2025 - 2026
Description
Emphasizes the fundamental nature of the aging process, at the molecular, cellular, and organismal level and examines the principles of aging in other animal species which may apply to man. Presents the physiological aspects of the different organs/systems affected by the disease processes (e.g., cardiovascular, metabolic, immunological etc.) Discusses the theoretical models of aging.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  2. Discuss biological basis of aging at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels
  3. Discuss biological aspects of aging to both health and disease-related public health issues