Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
Health Sciences
Course Title
Prefix and Course
#
Geriatric Health Issues
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Geriatric Health Issues
Summarize the change(s) proposed
New course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Gayle Hudgins
Phone/ email :
Gayle.hudgins@umontana.edu
406-243-6495
Program Chair/Director:
Dave Forbes, Dean, CHPBS
Other affected programs
None
Dean:
HS 420
Date
Dave Forbes, Dean, CHPBS
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification
Please obtain signature(s) from the
because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial):
YES
NO
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if
X
course is interdisciplinary. (http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp)
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate
equivalent course/campus. 
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. Be sure to include learning outcomes
on syllabus or paste below. The course number may be changed at the system level.
No equivalent course exists.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
UB HS 420 Geriatric Health Issues 3 cr. Offered every semester. Prereq., Anatomy & physiology.
A review of normal aspects of aging, common health problems associated with aging, and common
pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of these problems in older persons.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
The course is an elective in the Minor in Gerontology. Course is taught on line, using modules from the
Montana Geriatric Education Center curriculum. It has been taught every semester for the last three years.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
No
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
Graduate students must complete additional modules in their chosen area of study.
Complete for Co-convented courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by Administration
and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions
according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf . Please
indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
Course Number Change
From:
Level U, UG, G
Co-convened
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
YES
NO
X
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary
program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the
course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
5. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether this change will eliminate the course’s common course
status.
YES NO
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Have you reviewed the graduate
Reference procedure 301.30:
increment guidelines? Please check (X)
space provided.
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/
grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
(syllabus required in section V)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. Justification for proposed change
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information (must include learning outcomes)
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send
digital copy with form.
HS 495 Special Topics: Geriatric Health Problems
Gayle Hudgins, PharmD, 406-243-6495
Gayle.Hudgins@umontana.edu
324 Skaggs Building
3 credits
Autumn 2011
Course Description: This course will present a review of normal aspects of aging, common
health problems associated with aging, and common pharmacological and non-pharmacological
treatments of these problems in older persons. Students will complete 44 hours of online
modules for the 3-credit course.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Identify normal changes of aging associated with biological systems.
2. Describe normal psychosocial aspects of aging.
3. Identify pertinent aspects of health promotion as related to aging.
4. Describe nutritional issues associated with aging.
5. Identify and discuss end-of-life issues.
6. For selected body systems, describe common pathologies of aging, usual
signs and symptoms, alternative signs and symptoms in the elderly, usual nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments, adaptation of treatments in
the elderly, psychosocial issues associated with the health problems, and
special rural or ethnic issues associated with these problems.
Teaching Strategies: The modules were developed by the Montana Geriatric Center using
various experts in aging throughout the state. The modules vary in length from 2 to 4 hours.
Each module consists of text, web site readings, discussion questions, and objective quizzes.
Required Readings: Each module includes text and website readings. Additional articles can
be made available through electronic reserve.
Assessment: There will be a 20 (2 hour modules) or 40 (4 hour modules) point quiz over each
module for a total of 360 points possible on the quizzes. Discussion questions worth five points
each will be posted for each module and each case study for a total of 70 points possible; each
student needs to select one question per module and post a well developed one paragraph
response. Students also need to post a reply to another student’s responses. Students will take
each quiz initially as a pre-test for no score and will take the same quiz after studying the
module for the actual points.
Class Meetings: During those weeks designated as Catch Up Week, the students and instructor
will meet face to face in the classroom for a review of the modules covered since the last class
meeting. The class meetings will be held at a time to be arranged with the students.
Grading:
90-100% - A, 80-89 – B, 70-79 – C, 60-69 – D, <60 – F
.
Schedule of Modules:
Week of:
August 29
Biology of Aging – 2 hours
Health Promotion and Aging – 2 hours
September 5 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging – 2 hours
End of Life Issues – 2 hours
September 12 Nutrition of Aging – 2 hours
Patients as Partners – 2 hours
September 19 Catch Up Week
September 26 Respiratory Disorders – 4 hours
Respiratory Case Study – 2 hours
October 3
Mental Health Problems in Aging – 4 hours
Mental Health Case Study – 2 hours
October 10
Catch Up Week
October 17
Catch Up Week
October 24
Overview of Geriatric Health Screening – 2 hours
Screening for Diabetes – 2 hours
October 31
Screening for Lipid Disorders – 2 hours
Screening for Osteoporosis – 2 hours
November 7
Catch Up Week
November 14 Cancer in the Elderly – 4 hours
Oncology Case Study – 2 hours
November 21 Endocrine Disorders – 4 hours
Endocrine Case Study – 2 hours
November 28 Catch Up Week
December 5
Catch Up Week
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
Revised 8-23-11