448 Course Descriptions GEOG 4800 - Individual Research (1-3) Su, F, Sp A personalized course designed to foster individual research and scientific writing. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. GEOG 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, Sp Open to all students in Geography who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. A maximum of six credit hours will be accepted toward a major in geography. GEOG 4923 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) (Offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student's transcript. GEOG 4950 - Advanced Regional Field Studies (1-3) Sp A directed study of specific geographic regions utilizing field observations, lectures, and individual student research. Prerequisite: A general course in Geography or consent of the instructor. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. GEOG 4990 - Research Seminar (3) Sp A course in which hypothetico-deductive research methods and other quantitative techniques are applied to geographic problems. Prerequisite: GEOG 3600 and senior standing. GEOG 5030 - Geography for Teachers (3) (Offered as needed) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. GERT-Gerontology Courses GERT 1010 SS - Introduction to Gerontology (3) A study of physical, psychological, social-psychological, and social dimensions of aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. Emphasis is placed on methods of gathering knowledge, the current knowledge base, and strategies for adaptation in the later stages of life cycle. GERT 2220 - Introduction to Social Gerontology (3) Sp A scientific study of social and psychological aging and the application of principles and strategies to facilitate adaptation to aging. The focus is on methods and systems for gathering data, demography of aging, social theoretical perspectives, psychological effects of aging, aging and the economy, and government and the politics of aging. GERT 2900 - Current Topics on Aging (2-4) A study on age related topics of current interest. Specific title will appear on student's transcript along with authorized credit. GERT 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. GERT 3000 - Death and Dying (3) Sp An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with special emphasis on the social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. Cross-listed with SW 3000. GERT 3120 - Aging: Adaptation and Behavior (3) F An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. Cross-listed with SW 3120. GERT 3320 DV- Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society (3) F The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. Cross-listed with SW 3320. GERT 3400 - Methods of Research: Social and Behavioral Research (4) Focus on acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and conducting social and behavioral scientific research, utilizing single system design that includes visual and statistical assessment. The course will include both qualitative methodologies (evaluative research, historical methods, case studies, field research, ethnography studies, and grounded theory) and quantitative methodologies (experimental and survey with a special emphasis on survey). Prerequisite: It is recommended to take a Statistics course before Research. GERT 3500 - Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service (3) The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SW 1010 or GERT 1010. (SW 3500/GERT 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice). GERT 3600 - Social Statistics (3) Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. Cross-listed with SW 3600. GERT 4220 - Societal Responses to Aging (3) F This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Cross-listed with SW 4220. GERT 4650 - Retirement: Adjustment/ Planning (3) Sp This course is designed to cover aspects of retirement relating to job change or discontinuance. The processes, events, social roles, and phases of life will presented. Cross-listed with SW 4650. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog