112 A.W. Smith Building
Phone 216-368-3690; Fax 216-368-3691
Gerald Matisoff, Chair

The geological sciences encompass a wide range of inquiries into the physical, chemical, and biological processes that shape the earth and the planets. Application of these inquiries to understanding a planet’s evolution through time is a unique attribute of geological investigations. Knowledge of the past and present reveals the constraints of our environment and serves as a guide for the future. In recent years major advances have been made in the understanding of plate tectonics, properties of the earth’s interior, the nature of surface and near-surface processes, the history of the earth’s climate, the ecology of living and ancient organisms, and the comparative geology of other planets. Geologic knowledge is fundamental to resource conservation, land use planning, environmental geochemistry, hydrology, engineering construction works, and other environmental concerns.

The Department of Geological Sciences offers degree programs leading to the B.A. and B.S. in geological sciences, B.A. in environmental geology, Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Gerald Matisoff, Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University)
Professor and Chair
Sedimentary and environmental geochemistry

Ralph P. Harvey, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Assistant Professor
Planetary geology

Peter L. McCall, Ph.D. (Yale University)
Professor; Director, Environmental Studies Program
Benthic ecology, paleoecology

Samuel M. Savin, Ph.D. (California Institute of Technology)
Professor; Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Geochemistry

Beverly Z. Saylor, Ph.D. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Assistant Professor
Sedimentary geology

James A. Van Orman, Ph.D. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Assistant Professor
Geochemistry

Peter J. Whiting, Ph.D. (University of California, Berkeley)
Associate Professor
Geomorphology and environmental geology

James Aronson, Ph.D. (California Institute of Technology)
Adjunct Professor
Geochronology, igneous petrology

Enriqueta Barrera, Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve University)
Adjunct Associate Professor
Geochemistry, paleoeclimatology

Roger Burtner, Ph.D. (Harvard University)
Adjunct Professor
Aqueous geochemistry, clastic petrology

Joseph T. Hannibal, Ph.D. (Kent State University)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Invertebrate paleontology

Michael Ketterer, Ph.D. (University of Colorado)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Northern Arizona University
Analytical chemistry

David Saja, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.)
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Minerology

Richard C. Schmidt, Ph.D. (McGill University, Canada)
Adjunct Professor
Economic geology

Michael J. Tevesz, Ph.D. (Yale University)
Adjunct Professor; Cleveland State University
Paleontology

Students in the geological sciences obtain a solid background in basic science and mathematics as well as intensive training in the major. In addition, because of the wide variety of ways in which geologic knowledge can be applied, all students are encouraged to take electives in subjects appropriate to their personal objectives, which may be as diverse as the engineering applications of geology or the socioeconomic and legal systems bearing on environmental issues. The undergraduate programs stress practical experience and field work as well as classroom study. The environmental geology major combines courses in geological sciences with courses in basic and applied sciences to provide students with an understanding of environmental problems, with employable skills, and with a background for graduate study or professional school. All students participate in a three-semester Senior Project sequence in which they propose a research project, conduct the research, write a thesis, and present it to the Department.

Geological Sciences Major
The minimum requirements set by the department include 8 hours each of chemistry, physics, and calculus, plus any one of GEOL 101, 110, and 115, plus GEOL 119, 210, 301, 315, 317, 341, 344, 360, 390, 391, and 392. GEOL 360 provides comprehensive field training in the summer between the junior and senior years (this course necessitates transfer credit, which must be approved by the department).

Environmental Geology Major
The minimum requirements set by the department include 8 hours each of chemistry and calculus, plus BIOL 110, ESTD 101, PHYS 115, and STAT 201, plus GEOL 110, 119, 210, 220, 303, 305, 317, 321, 390, 391, and 392.

In the above majors, the student and his or her advisor will design the remainder of the curriculum based on individual interests, consonant with departmental and college requirements. An integrated undergraduate-graduate program leading to a master’s degree in five years is available. Special programs, such as interdisciplinary majors, also may be arranged.

Students may complete a minor in geological sciences by taking up to three of GEOL 101, 110, 115, and 117, plus GEOL 119 and sufficient upper level GEOL courses to total 15 hours.

Graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered. Both programs are flexible so as to meet the needs of the individual student. General areas of study include aquatic systems, aquatic and groundwater chemistry, environmental geochemistry, benthic ecology, biostratigraphy and paleontology, environmental and urban geology, geomorphology, limnology, paleoclimatology, petrology, sedimentary geochemistry, sedimentation and stratigraphy, stable isotope studies, meteoritics, and planetary geology. More specific information will be furnished upon request by the departmental office and the Office of Admission of the School of Graduate Studies.

The department is housed in the Albert W. Smith Building. Research facilities include thin sectioning and mineral separation facilities; laboratories for chemical analysis of water including an ion chromatograph, colorimetric spectrometer, electrochemistry, and an environmental glove box; alpha and gamma spectroscopic facilities for analysis of environmental nuclides; equipment for studying animal-sediment relations, including a scanning gamma spectrometer; scanning electron microscope; electron microprobe; and two double collecting gas source mass spectrometers and extraction equipment for stable isotope studies; and chemical reactors for high-temperature and high-pressure geochemical experiments. Also housed in the department are laboratories for paleontological and micropaleontological investigations and for work in ecology and sedimentology. A well-field owned by the University is available for groundwater sampling and analysis.

The department also contains a wide range of other equipment such as reflected and transmitted light microscopes, fluid inclusion microscope, cathodoluminescence microscope, submicron and clay-silt-sand particle size analyzers, high magnetic field mineral separator, X-ray diffractometer, and field equipment for groundwater and geophysical work including resistivity meter, seismic refraction instrument, ground conductivity meter, magnetometer, and gravimeter.

GEOL 101. The Earth and Planets (3)
An examination of the geological processes that have shaped the planets and moons of the inner solar system, focusing on those with relevance to our own planet Earth. Following an introduction to the fundamentals of planetary geology, lectures and exercises will explore how the inner planets (the asteroids, Mercury, Venus, Earth, the Moon, and Mars) exhibit the effects of planetary differentiation, impact cratering, volcanic activity, tectonics, climate, and interactions with life.

GEOL 105. Living on Earth (3)
The impact of Earth’s features and processes on human society. Interactions between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, and how humans adapt to and alter the resulting environment. How cultural relationships with the environment are expressed in art, architecture, religion, and social policies. Topics include origin and societal impact of landforms, climate patterns, natural hazards, and natural resources.

GEOL 110. Physical Geology (3)
Introduction to geologic processes and materials that shape the world we live in. Hydrologic cycle and evolution of landscapes. Earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, and geologic resources. Students desiring laboratory experience should enroll in GEOL 119 concurrently.

GEOL 115. Introduction to Oceanography (3)
The sciences of oceanography. Physical, chemical, biologic, and geologic features and processes of the oceans. Differences and similarities between the oceans and large lakes including the Great Lakes. Required: Sunday field trip.

GEOL 117. Weather and Climate (3)
Introduction to the study of weather and climate. Covers the basics of meteorology, climate zones, the hydrologic cycle, and weather prediction. Lectures address timely topics including greenhouse warming, past global climates, and recent advances in meteorology.

GEOL 119. Geology Laboratory (1)
Principles and techniques common to the geological sciences including rock and mineral identification, map interpretation, land form analysis, application of geological information to engineering works, and more. One three-hour laboratory or field trip weekly. Prereq: GEOL 110.

GEOL 196. Energy and Society (3)
(See PHYS 196.) Cross-listed as PHYS 196.

GEOL 202. Global Environmental Problems (3)
Science, policy and ethics of environmental problems that affect the entire planet. Examination of problems of current interest, such as population growth, climate change, ozone depletion, and fisheries, from a variety of viewpoints. Construction of simple computer models of a global process using Stella II. No previous computer experience or knowledge of numerical methods is required.

GEOL 210. Historical Geology/Paleontology (3)
History of life as recorded in sedimentary rocks. Case histories of important basins of deposition; the interrelationships of paleogeography, plate tectonics, and evolution. Two lectures and one laboratory weekly.

GEOL 220. Environmental Geology (3)
Geological attributes of environmental settings. Analysis of geologic conditions pertinent to engineering works. Site development, resource availability, urban planning, recognition and assessment of geologic hazards. Prereq: GEOL 110 and GEOL 119.

GEOL 225. Evolution (3)
(See PHIL 225.) Cross-listed as PHIL 225.

GEOL 301. Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (3)
Formation, distribution, and composition of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Modern depositional environments and their ancient analogues; principles of stratigraphic and biostratigraphic correlation. Two lectures and one laboratory per week.

GEOL 303. Environmental Law (3)
Problems in the environmental geosciences and the legal response. Types of pollution regulation, regulation of petroleum and coal exploration and development, water rights, wildlife and public lands management, common law remedies, and the role of scientific experts. Topics of current social interest.

GEOL 305. Geomorphology and Remote Sensing (3)
Recognition and interpretation of land forms and their significance in revealing present and past geologic processes. Introduction to acquisition and analysis of data through aerial photography and satellite imagery. Two lectures and one laboratory weekly. Prereq: GEOL 110 and GEOL 119.

GEOL 307. Evolutionary Biology and Paleobiology of Invertebrates (3)
Important events in the evolution of invertebrate life; structure, function, and phylogeny of major invertebrate groups.

GEOL 314. Economic Geology (3)
Distribution and mechanisms of formation of metallic ore deposits. Nature and origin of building and industrial materials. Exploration and mining techniques, and the problem of diminishing resources. Prereq: GEOL 110.

GEOL 315. Structural Geology (3)
Geometrical characteristics and theoretical analysis of deformation in earth materials, with illustrations of deformational styles in various tectonic settings. Two lectures and one laboratory weekly. Prereq: GEOL 110.

GEOL 317. Introduction to Field Methods (3)
Practice in field procedures, recognition and testing of hypotheses in the field, field mapping and analysis of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks in deformed and tectonically active settings. Weekly meeting plus spring break field trip. Students required to pay partial cost of meals, lodging, and travel. Prereq: GEOL 119.

GEOL 318. Topics in Field Methods (3)
Field analysis of geological and environmental problems. Topics and locations will vary. Requires preparatory meetings and week-long field trip, usually during spring break. Students required to pay partial cost of meals, lodging, and travel. Prereq: GEOL 119 or permission of instructor.

GEOL 321. Hydrogeology (3)
Basic and applied concepts pertaining to the occurrence and movement of groundwater. Definitions, basic equations, applications to a variety of geologic settings, wells. Requires one Saturday field trip to make field measurements, collect and analyze data, and prepare a report.

GEOL 330. Geophysical Field Methods and Laboratory (4)
Use of seismic refraction and reflection, gravity, electrical, magnetic, and electromagnetic methods to infer the earth’s structure and composition. Application of inverse theory to estimate model parameters. Requires students to make field measurements, analyze data, and prepare a report. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly.

GEOL 331. Geophysical Field Methods (3)
Same as GEOL 330 but without laboratory and field report.

GEOL 336. Aquatic Chemistry (4)
Chemical equilibria occurring in natural waters. Quantitative methods of describing acid-base, metal ion/ligand, precipitation/dissolution, and oxidation/reduction reactions. Geochemical cycling of trace metals and nutrients.

GEOL 341. Mineralogy (4)
Crystallography, hand specimen mineralogy and petrology, principles of crystal structure and crystal chemistry, and an introduction to the petrographic microscope. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Prereq: GEOL 119.

GEOL 344. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4)
Composition, classification, and genesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks, emphasizing physical and chemical principles governing their origin. Laboratory study of rocks in thin section. Two lectures and two three-hour laboratories weekly. Prereq: GEOL 341.

GEOL 345. Planetary Materials (1-3)
An introduction to the materials that make up the solid matter of the solar system. Student presentations will review our current understanding of accessible primitive materials such as meteorites, cosmic dust, lunar and ancient terrestrial rocks, and their relationship to modern natural materials and solar system processes.

GEOL 349. Geological Problems (1-3)
Special work arranged according to the qualifications of the student.

GEOL 352. Environmental Geochemistry (3)
The role of geochemistry in environmental problems. Basic principles and engineering techniques applied to local, regional and global problems such as acid mine drainage, landfills, septic tanks, leaky underground storage tanks, soil and groundwater contamination, hazardous waste remediation, nuclear wastes, water and wastewater treatment; smog, lake eutrophication, radon, oil spills, global warming, ozone depletion. Prereq: CHEM 106.

GEOL 360. Summer Field Camp (6)
Six-week course in geologic field methods and mapping. Not offered at Case Western Reserve; must be taken at another college or university. Credits will be transferred.

GEOL 390. Introduction to Geological Research (2)
Examination of factors in the selection, design, and conduct of research projects and in the analysis and interpretation of research results. Consideration of ethical issues in scientific research. Practice in proposal writing and oral presentation. Consultations with department faculty in preparation for individual Senior Project proposals.

GEOL 391. Senior Project (3)
Research project required of all department majors, based on formal project proposals presented to department faculty. Proposals may be submitted prior to the semester in which GEOL 391 is taken. Emphasis is on independence, initiative, and follow-through in planning and conducting the project. Grading deferred until completion of GEOL 392 (required). Prereq: GEOL 390.

GEOL 392. Professional Presentation (2)
Preparation and presentation of final written and oral reports on individual Senior Projects. Class meetings focus on group discussion of problem areas in analysis and interpretation of project results, and in styles of writing and oral presentation as demonstrated by practice examples. Prereq: GEOL 391.

GEOL 394. Seminar in Evolutionary Biology (3)
(See PHIL 394.) Cross-listed as PHIL 394.

GEOL 403. Clay Mineralogy (3)
Structure, composition, and identification techniques of the major clay groups. Origin of clays. Early and deep burial diagenesis of clays. Clays in the rock record.

GEOL 405. Geomorphology and Remote Sensing (3)
Recognition and interpretation of land forms and their significance in revealing present and past geologic processes. Introduction to acquisition and analysis of data through aerial photography and satellite imagery. Two lectures and one laboratory weekly. Prereq: GEOL 110 and GEOL 119.

GEOL 414. Economic Geology (3)
Distribution and mechanisms of formation of metallic ore deposits. Nature and origin of building and industrial materials. Exploration and mining techniques, and the problem of diminishing resources. Prereq: GEOL 110.

GEOL 416. Animal-Sediment Relations (3)
Distribution, community structure, and adaptive strategies of marine and freshwater benthos; animal sediment relations and the influence of benthic animals on chemical and physical properties of the sea floor. Prereq: GEOL 307 and BIOL 336.

GEOL 421. Hydrogeology (3)
(See GEOL 321.)

GEOL 425. Geotectonics (3)
Interpretation of the major crustal features of the earth in terms of plate tectonics and associated phenomena.

GEOL 436. Aquatic Chemistry (4)
Chemical equilibria occurring in natural waters. Quantitative methods of describing acid-base, metal ion/ligand, precipitation/dissolution, and oxidation/reduction reactions. Geochemical cycling of trace metals and nutrients.

GEOL 437. Chemistry of Natural Waters (3)
Advanced topics in aquatic chemistry. Thermodynamics models for ion/ligand speciation in natural waters; origin and composition of seawater, chemical and mineralogical sequence during evaporation, chemical weathering, groundwater and river water chemistry, chemical cycling and a global mass balances; perturbations on natural systems by man. Predictive capabilities of box models.

GEOL 444. Flow and Sediment Transport (3)
This course focuses on open channel flow and sediment transport mechanics. A mathematical framework for the description of free surface flow and various modes of particle transport is built. This framework is used in discussions of geomorphic and sedimentologic processes and features. Specific topics covered include dimensional analysis, forces on settling particles, fluid flow, initiation of particle movement, bedload and suspended load transport and their calculation, and channel form.

GEOL 445. Planetary Materials (1-3)
An introduction to the materials that make up the solid matter of the solar system. Student presentations will review our current understanding of accessible primitive materials such as meteorites, cosmic dust, lunar and ancient terrestrial rocks, and their relationship to modern natural materials and solar system processes.

GEOL 455. Isotope Geochemistry (3)
Principles and applications of naturally occurring variations of isotopic abundances in geologic, hydrologic, and biologic systems. Includes consideration of radioactive and radiogenic isotopes and their use in geochronology and as tracers; consideration of isotopic fractionations (especially of light stable isotopes), their thermodynamic and kinetic causes, and their use in understanding mechanisms and conditions of geologic processes and as tracers. Prereq: Consent of department.

GEOL 494. Seminar in Evolutionary Biology (3)
(See PHIL 494.) Cross-listed as PHIL 494.

GEOL 511. Special Readings in Geology (1-6)
Detailed study of a selected topic in geology under the guidance of a faculty member.

GEOL 512. Special Readings in Geology (1-6)
Detailed study of a selected topic in geology under the guidance of a faculty member.

GEOL 536. Seminar in Great Lakes Issues (1-3)
Selected topics related to Great Lakes basin studies: research problems, scientific processes, classic research papers, current events, policy issues, and legislative initiatives. Course content will vary depending on interests of students and faculty. Cross-listed as BIOL 536.

GEOL 601. Special Problems and Research (1-18)
(Credit as arranged.)

GEOL 651. Thesis M.S. (1-18)
(Credit as arranged.)

GEOL 701. Dissertation Ph.D. (1-18)
(Credit as arranged.)

Minor in Geological Sciences
Up to three courses from GEOL 101, 110, 115, and 117, plus GEOL 119 and sufficient upper level GEOL courses to total at least 15 hours.

Max Kade Center for German Studies
112 Clark Hall
Phone 216-368-4144
Kenneth F. Ledford, Director

Kenneth F. Ledford
Associate Professor of History and Law, and Director, Max Kade Center for German Studies

David Benseler
Emile B. de Sauze Professor of Modern Languages

Margaretmary Daley
Associate Professor of German

Martin Helzle
Associate Professor of Classics

Jutta Ittner
Assistant Professor of German

Vincent E. McHale
Professor of Political Science

Alan J. Rocke
Henry Eldridge Bourne Professor of History

Peter Jianhua Yang
Associate Professor of German

In its reconstituted form, Germany has again become a major player in European and global affairs. Germany has always been considered important to European development–at various times it has been called the crossroads of the entire continent–but the economic might of modern Germany and the integration of the European Union have now made American understanding of German culture and civilization, of German contributions to the development of western civilization, more important to–and worthy of study by–American students than at any other time since 1945.

Based on the premise that understanding is beneficial to the citizens of both nations in a variety of ways, Case Western Reserve University has responded to Americans’ need for preparation for the challenges of the 21st century by establishing the German Studies Program, an integrated program of study leading to the B.A. degree. The German Studies Program prepares students for life-long learning, enables and encourages them to pursue a course of study that helps prepare them for a career in international business, for study toward a graduate degree in a variety of disciplines, or for future study in professional programs such as law, business administration, and others.

The German studies major differs from the traditional German language and literature major by the breadth of its offerings. A German studies major encourages students to study in several disciplines from a generous selection of approved courses in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and economics. A graduate of the German Studies Program is expected: to be prepared for lifelong learning; to be knowledgeable about and conversant in German contributions to western culture in such areas as literature, film, philosophy, and music; to be proficient in the German language; to understand and be able to discuss German history, government, attitudes about religion; and to use all of the above as the mark of an educated person in pursuit of a career in business or in study toward a graduate or professional degree.

Facilities available to students in the German Studies Program include the many printed and other resources available in the Max Kade Reading Room, Clark Hall Room 113.

Thirty hours from the list of approved German studies courses, including German 303 and 304, German Studies 398 (Senior Colloquium), and 21 additional hours from the approved list, no more than 9 of which may be in any one department.

Sample Concentrations for the German Studies Major
History and philosophy; German literature and theater history; political science and history; art history, music history, and religion; etc. Note that the above combinations are examples only. within program requirements, students are free to shape the major as they wish based on their own intellectual interests.

At least one of German 303 or 304; four additional 300-level courses on the approved list of German studies courses from any two departments; or a thematic course of study (12 hours) approved in advance by the director of the German Studies Program.

(Complete course descriptions are given under the appropriate departmental listings in this General Bulletin.)

Art History Courses (Prerequisite: None)
ARTH 374 Impressionism to Symbolism
ARTH 381 Neoclassicism through Realism
ARTH 382 Twentieth-Century European Painting and Sculpture
ARTH 399 Independent Studies

Comparative Literature Courses (Prerequisite: None)
CMPL 190 Introduction to Comparative Literature
CMPL 300 Turning Points in Modern Culture
CMPL 399 Independent Studies

Economics Courses (Prerequisite: ECON 102; 103)
ECON 335 Comparative Economic Systems
ECON 374 International Economics
ECON 399 Independent Studies

English Courses
ENGL 366K Feminist Theory
ENGL 368A Introduction to the Film
ENGL 368B International Cinema since 1940
ENGL 368M History of Cinema to 1940
ENGL 390 Independent Study & Creative Projects

German Language & Literature Courses (Prerequisite: GRMN 202)
GRMN 302 Advanced Written and Spoken German
GRMN 303 Studies in German Civilization I
GRMN 304 Studies in German Civilization II
GRMN 311 Advanced Conversation
GRMN 313 Introduction to German Literature
GRMN 330 The German Novella
GRMN 365 Literature of Enlightenment/Storm & Stress
GRMN 366 From Lessing to Young Goethe
GRMN 367 German Classicism/Romanticism
GRMN 375 19th-Century Literature
GRMN 380 20th-Century Literature I
GRMN 386 20th-Century Literature II
GRMN 395 Special Topics in German Literature
GRMN 399 Independent Studies.

German Studies Course (Prerequisite: Senior Status in GRST)
GRST 398 Senior Colloquium

History Courses (Prerequisite: None)
HSTY 309 Reformation Europe
HSTY 313 Women in Modern European History
HSTY 334 History of Nineteenth-Century Germany
HSTY 335 History of Twentieth-Century Germany
HSTY 397 Independent Studies

Music History Courses (Prerequisite: MUSC 221 is prerequisite for MUSC 222; consent of instructor required for all 300-level courses)
MUSC 221 Intro to Music: The Listening Experience I [if student has no significant musical background]
MUSC 222 Intro to Music: The Listening Experience II
MUSC 322 History of Western Music II
MUSC 326 Symphonic Literature
MUSC 327 Vocal Literature
MUSC 399 Independent Studies

Philosophy Courses (Prerequisite: PHIL 101)
PHIL 355 Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Philosophy
PHIL 358 The Frankfurt School
PHIL 399 Independent Studies

Political Science Courses (Prerequisite: None)
POSC 260 Introduction to Comparative Politics
POSC 367 Western Political Systems
POSC 399 Independent Studies

Religion Courses (Prerequisite: None)
RLGN 254 The Holocaust
RLGN 314/414 Jews and Christians in Germany
RLGN 331/431 German-Jewish Thought & History
RLGN 374 (same as HSTY 309)
RLGN 399 Independent Studies

Theater History Courses (Prerequisite: None)
THTR 228 Theater History I
THTR 229 Theater History II
THTR 399 Independent Studies in Theater Arts

226 Mather Memorial
Phone 216-368-2700; Fax 216-368-2676
Eva Kahana, Ph.D., Director

The gerontological studies program is a multi-disciplinary program designed to integrate research and theory about aging and old age. Prompted in part by the "graying" of the world’s population, humanists, scientists, social scientists, and professionals have become interested in understanding the position of the aged in society, the aging process in various contexts, the meaning of aging to individuals, and the physical changes that accompany aging. The program draws on the most recent thinking and research in a variety of disciplines to provide students with a background that will be helpful after graduation both in work and in graduate or professional school.

In keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of the program, the core courses are drawn from five departments: anthropology, communication sciences, history, psychology, and sociology. Students may choose from a variety of courses according to their own interests. Most of the electives are not specifically gerontology courses but cover topics that contribute to the understanding of aging and the aged. The perspectives gained in the core courses will provide the student with the background needed to relate the material in the more general courses to gerontological issues. The program is firmly grounded in the liberal arts and thus provides the student with the challenge to think and communicate effectively and to integrate diverse information, theories, and practice. Gerontological studies is an appropriate major or minor for students with a wide variety of career goals. The aging of the population has made available entry-level positions for persons with baccalaureate degrees in organizations that provide services to and formulate policy for the elderly. Many graduate programs now include an emphasis on aging for which a degree in gerontological studies would serve as a useful background. Students planning to pursue professional degrees will find that an increasing number of their clients or patients will be older adults and that problems with which they must deal will be related to the aged. The perspective provided by participating in the Gerontological Studies Program will provide students with excellent background in working with older populations. This background is particularly important for students who plan to pursue careers in human services, business, law, medicine, academics, or the sciences.

Faculty members associated with the program are engaged in a variety of funded research projects which include studies of: Alzheimer’s disease; cancer survivorship; patterns of care for the urban elderly in China; visual perception changes that accompany aging; the impact of high levels of physical activity on the biological aging process; grandparent-grandchild relationships; and stress, coping, and adaptation among urban community and institutionalized elderly.

Eva Kahana, Ph.D. (University of Chicago)
Pierce T. and Elizabeth D. Robson Professor of Humanities and Chair, Sociology; Director, Elderly Care Research Center
Sociology of aging; coping and stress in late life; institutionalization

Cynthia Beall, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University)
Sarah Idell Pyle Professor, Anthropology
Physical anthropology; human growth and development; human and medical ecology; biology of aging; Andes; Himalayas

Robert Binstock, Ph.D. (Harvard University)
Henry R. Luce Professor, School of Medicine
Public policy and aging; Health care policy

Gary T. Deimling, Ph.D. (Bowling Green State University)
Professor, Sociology
Sociological of aging; medical sociology; family sociology

Atwood Gaines, Ph.D. (University of California, Berkeley), M.P.H. (University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health)
Professor, Anthropology
Medical and psychiatric anthropology; cultural anthropology, religion, urban

Grover C. Gilmore, Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University)
Professor, Psychology
Perceptual development and aging; visual information processing; memory; psychophysics

Melvyn Goldstein, Ph.D. (University of Washington)
John Reynolds Harkness Professor, Anthropology
Social anthropology; population-medical anthropology; aging; cultural ecology; development; Nepal; Tibet; India

Brian Gran, Ph.D. (Northwestern University)
Assistant Professor, Sociology
Sociology of law; political sociology, comparative sociology, health care policy

Charlotte Ikels, Ph.D. (University of Hawaii)
Professor, Anthropology
Gerontology; ethnicity; Chinese and overseas Chinese; life cycle; Hong Kong, China, United States

Kyle Kercher, Ph.D. (University of Washington)
Associate Professor, Sociology
Methodology; statistics; sociology of aging; criminology

Richard Settersten, Ph.D. (Northwestern University)
Associate Professor, Sociology
Sociology of aging; social theory; life course

Eleanor Stoller, Ph.D. (Washington University)
Selah Chamberlain Professor, Sociology
Medical sociology; Sociology of aging

Milton Strauss, Ph.D. (Harvard University)
Professor, Psychology
Adult psychopathology; schizophrenia; mental disorders of aging

Kurt Stange, M.D., Ph.D. (University of North Carolina School of Public Health)
Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine
Epidemiology; preventive health care; biostatistics; health services research; disability prevention in the elderly

May L. Wykle, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N. (Case Western Reserve University)
Florence Cellar Professor and Dean, School of Nursing; Director, University Center on Aging and Health
Health and mental health; caregiving in minority populations

The gerontological studies program offers a major that leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree. However, it may be selected only as a second major, the first major being in a traditional academic department. The major consists of a minimum of 30 credits; 15 are in required courses and 15 are in approved elective courses. The required courses are:

ANTH 304, Anthropology of Aging (3)

COSI 345, Communication and Aging (3)

PSCL 369, Adult Development and Aging

SOCI 369, Aging in American Society (3)

SOCI 496, Public Policy and Aging (3)

At least 15 credit hours must be earned in the approved electives listed below. This list changes from time to time as departmental offerings change. Check with the director of the gerontological studies program for current information.

ANTH 215, Health, Culture, and Disease: An Introduction to Medical Anthropology (3)

ANTH 301/401, Biological Aging in Humans (3)

ANTH 318, Death and Dying (3)

SOCI 311, Health, Illness, and Social Behavior (3)

SOCI 313, Sociology of Stress and Coping (3)

SOCI 319, Sociology of Institutional Care (3)

SOCI 370, Family Structure and Process(3)

GERO 397, Special Studies in Gerontology (1-3)

GERO 398, Seminar in Gerontological Studies (3)

GERO 399, Independent Studies in Gerontology (1-3)

The minor consists of 15 credits, including at least two of the core gerontology courses (ANTH 304, COSI 345, PSCL 369, SOCI 369 and SOCI 396), and any three of the approved electives or remaining core courses.

A sequence in gerontological studies consists of 9 credit hours in three courses chosen from among the following courses: ANTH 304, COSI 345, PSCL 369, SOCI 369 and SOCI 496.

GERO 397. Special Studies in Gerontology (1-3)
Independent study. Limited to junior and senior majors and minors.

GERO 496. Public Policy and Aging (3)
(See EPBI 408.) Cross-listed as EPBI 408.

GERO 498. Seminar in Gerontological Studies (3)
Major themes in gerontology. Seminar members choose a problem area, explore the relevant literature from a multi-disciplinary perspective, and develop a research project using knowledge gained through community observation and library exploration.

GERO 601. Independent Study (1-3)
For students enrolled in the graduate certificate program in gerontology.

University Center on Aging and Health
1420 Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Phone 216-368-2692; Fax 216-368-6389
May L. Wykle, Director

The University Center on Aging and Health is dedicated to the premise that aging is a developmental process spanning the entire life cycle, and brings together social and behavioral sciences, health sciences, and the humanities to encourage teaching and research activities in every unit of the University.

The University Center sponsors a certificate program in gerontology for graduate and professional students and for those who already hold graduate degrees.

A student interested in a graduate certificate in gerontology must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program, or be a special non-degree student with at least a master’s degree (or equivalent).

To receive a certificate in gerontology, a student must submit a formal application, be approved by the University Center on Aging and Health, and take 12 credit hours of course work.

The student must complete the following courses:

For further information, contact the University Center on Aging and Health at the address listed above. Any changes in the requirements must be approved by the center director.