Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionTotal Lecture Hours: 54 This course introduces students to a broad array of themes associated with the death system in modern America, with major emphasisplaceduponexploringdeathpracticesandattitudesofother cultures. Students consider both practical and philosophical aspects of death, including a critical analysis of such topics as developmental awareness of death; changes over time in mortality statistics; patient options in dealing with serious illness; funerals and body disposition; moral issues stemming from modern medical technology; suicide prevention; and the beliefs and customs of various world-wide cultures concerning death and the possibility of an afterlife. Field trip(s) may be offered throughout the course.Usually HeldMon Wed 8:30am–10:00am, Mon Wed 1:40pm–3:20pm 