Aging Studies
6 courses · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AGNG C120 Introduction to Aging Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: GERO C121. A multidisciplinary overview of the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. Enrollment Limitation: SOC C120; students who complete AGNG C120 may not enroll in or receive credit for SOC C120.
AGNG C122 Biology of Aging
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: GERO C122. This course will explore normal versus abnormal changes in aging and the human ability to adapt. Each body system will be reviewed, focusing on how age changes relate to the development of disorders and diseases in later life. Methods of assisting older persons in adapting to acute and chronic illnesses and in health promotion and maintenance will be discussed. Enrollment Limitation: BIOL C120; students who complete AGNG C122 may not enroll in or receive credit for BIOL C120.
AGNG C131 Home Care
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- BIOL C120 or SOC C120.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: GERO C131. This course content is specifically targeted to students who are interested in understanding the non-medical in-home care industry and/or in operating an in-home care business. Provides in-depth information about the applicable California regulations that apply as well as the real-life challenges of operating an in-home care business.
AGNG C170 Psychology of Aging
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- AGNG C120 or SOC C120.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: GERO C170. This course investigates the lifespan of adults - career choices and changes, marriage, relationships, family issues, aging parents, and retirement. Students will address opportunities and challenges for retirees and the elderly to explore the potential for longer, healthier lives. Enrollment Limitation: PSYC C170; students who complete AGNG C170 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSYC C170.
AGNG C223 Healthy Aging
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: GERO C223. Physical and emotional aspects of healthful living in the later years. Emphasis on the health changes that occur during the aging process, ways of coping with these changes, and preventative measures to maximize good health. Enrollment Limitation: HLTH C223; students who complete AGNG C223 may not enroll in or receive credit for HLTH C223.
AGNG C225 Nutrition through the Lifecycle
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- FN C170.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: GERO C225. This course is the study of special nutritional needs, physiology and health concerns throughout the principle stages of the life cycle - pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, older adulthood. Enrollment Limitation: FN C225; students who complete AGNG C225 may not enroll in or receive credit for FN C225.