HD 2180

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HD 2180
Human Development: Adulthood and Aging

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

Introduces students to theories and research in adult development and aging. Describes biological, psychological and social changes from early through late adulthood. Identifies strategies to promote healthy aging at the individual and societal level.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: HD 1130 or PSYCH 1101.

Last 4 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA, 2021FA

Outcomes

  • Describe age-related changes in different aspects of functioning from early adulthood into old age.
  • Understand key theoretical frameworks in life-span development.
  • Appreciate multi-disciplinary perspectives on adult development and aging.
  • Identify open questions and new directions in the field of gerontology.

Distribution Category (D-HE, KCM-HE, SBA-HE) (D-AG, KCM-AG, SBA-AG)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - Second. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1239 HD 2180   LEC 001

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    • Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025

    • Lu, Y

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.