GERN 401 - Human Aging

(3 units)

Prerequisite: GERN 400 or equivalent and upper division standing or consent of instructor.
For non-science majors, presents the biochemical, genetic, and physiological theories of normal aging, and common pathologies distinguished from expected changes with aging. Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases are presented as well as current research on human aging.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours)