Although the Centre on Aging is not a teaching unit, the Centre historically has taken an active role in facilitating the development of gerontological programs at the University. Graduate students continue to be involved in many of the research projects at the Centre, researchers teach within their own departments, and students use the Centre databases for their theses and dissertations.

In 2010, the Centre re-conducted a comprehensive survey to determine which graduate-level courses at the University of Manitoba have aging-related content. Four questions were asked to the instructors:

1. Does the course include aging content?
2. How many lectures are allocated to aging?
3. Are students examined on their knowledge of aging?
4. Is aging a topic for at least one assignment in the course?

The following is a list of courses with some aging-related content. Aging content varies from a single to multiple lectures; assignments related to aging is dependant on the course requirements.
Note: Students intending to register for courses should check the departmental guidelines to determine if they meet the necessary prerequisites.

Department of City Planning

73.707 Housing and Urban Revitalization (3)
Housing and urban revitalization in the Canadian context. Housing demand and supply, structure of the housing market, Canadian housing policy, afford ability and other selected housing issues; process and strategies related to urban decline and revitalization. 
 
Department of Interior Design

51.724 Sensory Technology 5 (3)
A self-directed exploration of new and/or divergent technologies, with significance to the design of interior environments. Students will propose a self-directed design or research project, nominating a full time staff advisor; for the subject instructors approval. The proposal will clearly establish learning objectives and outcomes, and assessment criteria.

Department of Anthropology

76.779 Advanced Topics in Human Skeletal Biology (3)
Analysis of metric and non-metric morphological skeletal variation in human populations, with emphasis on the cultural and physical environment. Exemplary problems are drawn from the literature as well as from current research.

76.793 Special Problems in Human Biology: The Anthropology of Aging (3)

Department of Psychology

4540/8040 PSYC : Psychology of Aging
This course is designed to provide undergraduate honours students and graduate students with an understanding of psychological factors that affect and are affected by aging, including basic biological processes, fundamental cognitive abilities, social and personality factors, and physical and mental health.

17.731 Current Topics: Control Theory/Attribution Theory (3)
An intensive study of the contemporary research and theory in a selected field of psychology. 
 
17.731  Current Topics: Vision Science (3)
An intensive study of the contemporary research and theory in a selected field of psychology. 
 
17.765 Theory and Research in Personality (3)
A lecture and reading course designed to familiarize the student with the concepts and operations associated with various approaches to the study of individual differences and patterns of difference in behaviour; emphasis is placed on research and that function of theory which generates research. 
 
17.823 Clinical Neuropsychology (3)
The understanding and evaluation of cognitive, sensory, and motor functions as they relate to cerebral dysfunction.
 
17.835 Developmental Psychobiology (3)
An examination of environmental and biological influences on development. Models and studies of animal and human behaviour are considered. Topics may include, for example, biological constraints on development, early experience effects, the ontogeny of learning and memory, and physiological substrates of ontogenetic changes. 
 
Department of Sociology

77.716 Selected Topics: Family Violence (3)
An intensive study of the contemporary research and theory n a selected field of sociology.
 
77.738 Issues in Aging (3)
An advanced seminar designed to examine current issues in aging. The content of this course may vary from year to year depending on interest and need. Prerequisite: a grade of C+ or better in 77.455 or written consent of the department head.

162.704 Selected Topics in Disability Studies: End of Life Issues and People with Disabilities (3)
One key theme will be chosen for each year from the interests and availability of faculty. Topics could include women with disabilities, international dimensions of disability, disability policy and practice, disability organizing and other topics developed over time. Pre- or co-requisite: 162.701. 
 
162.704 Selected Topics in Disability Studies: Women and Disability (3)
One key theme will be chosen for each year from the interests and availability of faculty. Topics could include women with disabilities, international dimensions of disability, disability policy and practice, disability organizing and other topics developed over time. Pre- or co-requisite: 162.701.  

129.740 Adult Education as a Field of Study and Practice (3)
Description and analysis of adult education as a field of study and practice. Attention will be given to theory, particularly the philosophical and social bases of adult education. Consideration of contemporary practice will also be undertaken. Not to be held with the former 116.739 

Department of Geography

53.701 Selected Topics in Geography: Aging Geography (3)
Advanced study of a selected topic from any one of the departments fields of specialization.  

Department of Family Social Sciences

62.722 Management of Family Stress (3)
Examination of stresses impacting on family resources. Solutions and coping/managerial skills to deal with these stresses. 
 
62.761 Aging and Families (3)
An examination of contemporary issues confronting families with aging family members. Emphasis is on a review of selected empirical studies in specific topic areas. Relevant theoretical perspectives are reviewed and related to the empirical studies. 
 
62.780 Family Violence (3)
Advanced study of current topics in family violence over the life course. Topics may include child abuse, sibling abuse, parent abuse, courtship violence, partner violence, and elder abuse. Emphasis is on understanding and critiquing current theory and research. 

Department of Marketing

118.608 Marketing (3)
Analysis of the evolution and characteristics of marketing systems; the various types of consumers and their behaviour; marketing activities of the firm; legislation at all levels which affect marketing decisions. 

Department of Community Health Sciences 

93.731 Epidemiology of Health Care (3)
This course will discuss the advantages and disadvantage of using large administrative data bases for research purposes. Substantive topics dealt with include: regional variations in provision and utilization of healthcare, short and long-term outcome studies, individual physician behaviour, and technology assessment. Policy implications are considered. Prerequisite: 093.752 and 093.753, 093.747 and 093.748 or equivalent and permission of instructor. 
 
93.740 Reading Course: Topics in Health Services Research (3)
An opportunity for advanced students to acquire knowledge in a defined and specific area of interest. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and Graduate Program Director. 
 
93.749 Empirical Perspectives on Social Organization & Health (3)
This course will focus on a selected review of the epidemiological literature which has integrated social factors in the investigation of the distribution of health and illness in society. The course will review a selection of important empirical studies investigating the roles played by social, psychological and economic status factors in determining health and illness. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the central theoretical and methodological approaches to defining and measuring socioeconomic status in this literature. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 
 
93.755 Observational Epidemiology: Design & Analysis of Longitudinal Data (3)
Intermediate epidemiologic research methods focusing on case-control and cohort studies, with discussion on issues relating to planning and design, implementation, and data analysis. Prerequisite: 093.752. 
 
93.757 Managing Health Systems (3)
An internet-based course involving students from Europe and Canada. This course provides a greater understanding of the health care systems of participating countries through comparative analysis of topics such as health service funding and delivery issues, impact of health system reform and evidence based management. 
 
Department of Physiology

90.735 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology (3)
A comprehensive lecture course on disease in the cardiovascular system. Topics to be covered include methods of analysis of cardiac viability, heart failure, arrhythmias, heart disease (congenital, valvular, pericardial, cardiomyopathy), hypertension, stroke, atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction. Prerequisite: 090.724 
 

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION 

68.706 Gerontology (3)
To increase the students knowledge of issues in Gerontology that relate to clinical management of the geriatric patient.

68.707 Exercise Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities (3)
The student shall acquire a better understanding and increased knowledge of: the application of endurance exercise testing and training principles with disabled individuals; and the practical application of these skills. 
 
Department of Occupational Therapy

168.752 Occupational Therapy Process - Senior Adults 1 (4)
Students study and apply the occupational therapy process as it relates to selected case scenarios involving senior adults. Case scenarios present a variety of issues frequently faced by senior adults who may benefit from occupational therapy services.