When they were done introducing themselves, Steven started to write the title of the course on the white board and handed out the syllabus. The first class was more of an introduction than an actual lecture. He let the class know that they would be participating in a volunteer experience in a local nursing home as a part of the course and would have a chance to interact one-on-one with the residence. Besides that, they would each be required to present a project to the class, on a subject of their choosing. After the introductions were over he started to give a description of the subject of the course.

"Sociology of aging deals with the social and biological process of aging." He went on to discuss some of the processes involved with aging and how society, and modern industrialized society in particular, dealt with them. It was interesting enough, but not to in depth. Finally, he called the class to a close, asking if there were any final questions.