FYP 123, BEYOND 123
When I'm Sixty-Four: Preparing Ourselves and Society for a Good Long Life
Whether you know it or not, you're living in the midst of a revolution - a revolution that is going to change your personal and professional lives. Although old age may seem a long way off, you'll likely live to age 80 or beyond, with a 50% chance of seeing your 100th birthday. The demographic revolution you're going to live through will change the health care you receive, the house you live in, the car you drive, the jobs you do, and the relationships you have. This class will give you a competitive edge in understanding how you can harness what's happening to shape your career and lifestyle. In class you'll be introduced to leaders and ideas from many fields - medicine, engineering, architecture, public health, social work, law, business, art, and psychology - focused on the issues of our aging society. There will also be opportunities to tailor the class to your interests through events on and off campus, including movies, lectures, performances, field trips, and community projects. Each week, we'll gather for lectures and also break into small groups for discussion. This course will set you on a path to lead the aging revolution and transform the society of tomorrow. This course is for first-year (non-transfer) students only.
Instructors
Brian Carpenter, Carpenter, Nancy Morrow-Howell, Susan Stark
Reviews
There were three professors teaching the course. When he lectured, he always did a good job engaging me in a long two hour class. The essays contain significant weight in the class so make sure to get ahead on those. Overall, it's a fun and interactive class that was made even more fun by Dr. Carpenter.
12/22/2023
Had Carpenter for 100B and FYP123 and was great. FYP123 had no quizzes and so it was easy to do well in the class. Lectures were good for 100B
4/23/2021