Bossier Parish Community College
Master Syllabus 

Course Prefix and Number:    HCM 226                             Credit Hours:   3-3-0

Course Title:    Perspectives on Aging

Course Prerequisites:   None 

Textbook: 	QUADAGNO, ECOMM Connect for Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 7th ed (2018).
This text is electronically included in your CANVAS course.  A paper version may be obtained but is not required.

Course Description:	 An orientation from practitioners in the community and from an academic interdisciplinary perspective to programs, services, issues, and problems in working with older persons. 

Learning Outcomes:	By the completion of this course, students will have:
A.	Identified and explained central concepts of biological, sociological and psychological aspects of aging. 
B.	Demonstrated their understanding of the diversity of aging populations that results from differing behaviors, traditions, and attitudes toward aging;
C.	Differentiated the developmental theories of aging and pathological developments that affect a great number of aging populations. 

To achieve the learning outcomes, the student will
            	 	(The letter designations at the end of each statement refer to the learning outcome(s).)
	
1.	differentiate three areas of change (biological, psychological, and sociological) experienced by older people (A and B);
2.	demonstrate an understanding of the heterogeneity of older adults (B); 
3.	discuss  issues and influences affecting the aged (C); 
4.	develop skills in assessing indicators of normal aging and recognition of pathology as well as skills in assessing social and cultural differences in the elderly (C); and
5.	understand and discuss how different disciplines interact to plan for and serve the older population. (A, B, and C) 

Course Requirements: 
A.	Class attendance (see the student handbook for attendance policies)
B.	Students are required to use our LMS and are encouraged to use the BPCC Library to research healthcare management topics and employment opportunities.

Course Grading: 

A.	Letter grades will be assigned based on a ten point grading scale (90-100 = ‘A’, 80-89=’B’, 70-79=’C’, 60-69=’D’, 0-59=’F’).
B.	Although Instructors may give other assignments, they will administer at least four tests, two writings, and a comprehensive final examination.

Attendance Policy:  The college attendance policy is available at http://www.bpcc.edu/catalog/current/academicpolicies.html

Course Fees: This course is accompanied with an additional fee for supplemental materials. 

Nondiscrimination Statement:  Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran's status, or sexual orientation in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

COORDINATOR FOR SECTION 504 AND ADA
Angie Cao, Student and Disability Services Specialist
Disability Services, F-254
6220 East Texas Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: 318-678-6511
Email: acao@bpcc.edu
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.

Equity/Compliance Coordinator
Teri Bashara, Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Office, A-105 
6220 East Texas Street 
Bossier City, LA 71111 
Phone: 318-678-6056
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.