The Science of Aging:Assignments

Module	Topic	Web-based Assignments	Readings & Other Assignment(s)
1	Intro to Technology & Defining Aging	Technology Orientation , The Biology of Aging (Science Friday) People First Language Kathy Snow	Welcome, Hayflick - Introduction & Chapter 1 Arking - Chapter 1 Focus Paper Guidelines
2	Intro to Aging in Other Species	Please respond to at least one other student's question or comment on comparative aging on the Web Board.	Hayflick - Chapters 2 & 3 Arking - Chapter 6 Section on Genetic and Experimental Studies of Animals p.278-309
3	The Body & Normal Aging, Part 1	Complete the online lecture Introduction to Normal Aging	Hayflick Chapter 4
4	The Demographic Facts of Life	"The Aged of Today and Tomorrow" Administration on Aging Stats CDC Statistics	Chapter 2 from Arking Chapter 5, 6, 7 Hayflick
5	How Do We Age?	Read and listen to: "Extension of Life-Span by Introduction of Telomerase into Normal Human Cells," A. G. Bodnar, M. Frolkis, C.P. Chiu, G.B. Morin, C.B. Harley, S. Lichtsteiner at Geron Corporation, Menlo Park, CA, and M. Ouellette, S.E. Holt, J.W.Shay, and W.E Wright at U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Science , January 16, 1998. "Memory Suppressor Genes: Inhibitory Constraints on the Storage of Long-Term Memory," by T. Abel, K.C. Martin, D. Bartsch, and E.R. Kandel at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Columbia University, NY. Science , January 16, 1998.	Hayflick - Chapter 8, Arking - Chapters 11 & 12
6	The Body & Normal Aging, Parts II & III	Look at each body system listed below on the Gross Anatomy Site. Then visit the family doctor site and find some related pathologies under each category. Explore the "normal" inner body by going through each system listed on the site. Since cardiovascular conditions are the number one cause of death in this country example heart care on the advocate health site, learn more at: Heart care Whole Brain Atlas Dietary Approaches to Lowering Cholesterol	Arking Chapter 5, Hayflick Chapters 9, 10, and 11
7	The Body & Normal Aging, Parts II & III		Arking Chapter 5, Hayflick Chapters 9, 10, and 11
8	Life Span Determinants	Listen to or read the following online assignment: The Human Genome Human Genome webcast	Hayflick Chapters 12 & 13, Arking Chapter 6
9	Biological Theories of Aging		Arking Chapter 14 & 15, Hayflick Chapters 16, 17, 18
10	Slowing Aging & Increasing Lifespan	Life Extension	Hayflick Chapters 16, 17, 18 Arking Chapter 14
11	Medications & Aging	Read the following online articles: "Drug complications among elderly Common, Avoidable" by Damaris Christensen "Assessment of medication use in the elderly" by Macy (read and watch movie) "Antidepressant drug interactions in the elderly" by Cadieux
12	Acute Illness in Later Life	Read: "Infectious diseases in the Elderly" by Fune, et al. "Risk factors, Therapy, and Outcomes in Elderly Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes" "Autoimmuneity and Immune Complex Diseases" by Robert Malors "Urinary tract infections: a common problem for some women" Research and cite others on your own.
13	Chronic Illness in Later Life	CDC Go to Doctors Guide and review the Geriatrics Lectures on: Aging and Cancer HIV in Older Persons Treatment of Parkinson's Disease Heart Disease in the Elderly Understanding Osteoporosis in the Elderly Arthritis Foundation Disability in Older Adults I Disability in Older Adults II Please research and reference other sites.	Focus Paper/Presentation - due Monday, April 23
14	Dementia, Depression, & Delirium in Later Life	Delirium in the Elderly by Shua-Haim, Sabo, & Ross in Clinical Geriatrics Go to Doctors Guide Listen to or read the following articles: Depression in the Elderly Senility: The Epidemic of the 21st Century of Longevity? Approaches to the Management of Cognitive Dysfunction	For this module you will receive a copy of the PBS Video The Aging Mind to view.