ITP 3700 - Physiology of Aging

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): BIO 2310 and BIO 2320

Description: This course views aging from biological perspectives, explores theories of aging, and examines individual and cultural variations in the aging process. These themes form a backdrop to a detailed study of age-related structural and functional changes in the bodily systems, as well as the common diseases associated with each system. Successful aging will be emphasized through an examination of the modifiable risk factors for senescence and age-associated diseases.