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Gerontology Graduate Programs

Master's Degree Course Information

Gerontechnology

University:
Iowa State University Iowa State University logo
Course Number:
Geron 5010J
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $610 per credit
Start/End Dates:
June 16, 2025 - August 08, 2025

Overview

Course Description

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of the biological, environmental, and social spheres where technology and gerontology meet. Topics include the interrelationship between population dynamics and technological change, technological research and devices that may improve older adults’ lives, particular issues for rural communities, and the social and cultural meanings, challenges, and benefits of gerontechnologies.

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.

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Disability Support Services

To request accommodations for this course, contact the disability support office at your home university. You must register each semester and for each course. Read more about the IDEA process for requesting accommodations.

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Textbooks

Socio-Gerontechnology
Peine, Alexander
ISBN: 9780367230821
Publisher: Routledge

The AgeTech Revolution : A Book about the Intersection of Aging and Technology
Etkin, Keren
ISBN: 9781637307069
Publisher: Manuscripts LLC

Course Access

 
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

Socio-Gerontechnology e-book ISBN: 9781000317534

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