Gerontology Graduate Programs

Master's Degree Course Information

Sexuality and Aging

University:

Iowa State University

Course Number:

GERON 5010R

Credit Hours:

3 credit hours - $600 per credit

Start/End Dates:

May 13, 2024 - August 02, 2024

Overview

Course Description

Sexuality is one important component of well-being throughout the life span, and growing older doesn’t eliminate the need for sexual intimacy. This course addresses the infrequently discussed topic of sexuality as it applies to older adulthood. Students learn about the physiological changes that accompany aging and affect sexuality. Student also learn about the psychological and social impact of barriers to sexual expression, including factors such as Alzheimer’s disease, accessibility, and medication. Additional topics of the course are sexual diversity, the role of family, the role of government, and technology.

Contacts

Instructor

Joe Sample
gjsample@iastate.edu

Campus Coordinator

For course access questions, contact the teaching university’s campus coordinator. For enrollment questions, contact your home university campus coordinator.

Textbooks

Sexuality Now: Embracing Diversity
Carol, J. L.
Edition: 6th
ISBN: 978-1-337-40499-0
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Course Access

Canvas at ISU

In the three weeks prior to the start of class, students will receive course information and access instructions via email from the Iowa State campus coordinator, Iowa State Online.

The email will include instructions for how students can set up their Iowa State Net-ID and password which is needed to log into Iowa State’s Canvas system. It typically takes 1-2 business days after setting up a Net-ID before students can log into Iowa State’s Canvas. Courses may not be visible in Canvas until the first day of class.

If students experience problems registering for a Net-ID, they can contact the Iowa State Solution Center for assistance at 515-294-4000. Students will need their 9-digit ISU university ID (provided in the ISU campus coordinator email) for the Solution Center to assist them. The Solution Center is open evenings and weekends. View the Solution Center's hours of operation.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Comments

Additional materials will be available on the Canvas course page. ISU students will be charged through Immediate Access. Visiting (non-ISU) students will need to purchase their own textbook.

Information is subject to change.

Please revisit this page again before the semester starts to make sure you have all the current information.

Drops and Refunds:

Students adhere to the drop and refund policies and deadlines of their home university.

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