Maternal & Fetal Health

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This course focuses on the biology of maternal and fetal health - from pre-embryonic, embryonic, and fetal development through parturition and the post-natal period. Relevant primary articles, case studies, and global topics will be discussed throughout. Students will come prepared to discuss excerpts from texts and apply those principles to clinical case studies. Presentation and writing skills will be strengthened through leading group discussions on research papers or case studies and writing 3 short papers on selected topics. Satisfies Public Health major and minor requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of BIO 111/113/115 and 112/114/116 plus one of the following: BIO 201, 202, 208/238, 303, 306/336, 307/337, 309 + 343, or 333.