Diabetes Pathology and Treatment

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To provide a better understanding of the underlying physiological and cellular mechanisms associated with Type I and Type II Diabetes. This course will consist of several introductory lectures covering the history and social content of diabetes, normal physiology of insulin, pathogenesis and treatment, and other health complications associated with diabetes followed by student presentations and discussion of recent primary research articles related to diabetes. The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive and current perspective on this global pandemic. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with BIO 643. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 543 and BIO 643. Prerequisite: BIO 121 or BMS 110 and BMS 111 ; and BIO 235 or BMS 230 . Recommended Prerequisite: BIO 320 or BMS 521 .