Medical Terminology. (2-0) 2 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: BIO 1203 and BIO 1223 with a grade of "C-" or better. This course covers the language of medicine that will be used as a foundation for understanding upper-division undergraduate and graduate-level courses to follow. It will include pronunciation, definition, usage, and origins of medical terms. Medical terms presented will be used to identify signs, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options for selected pathologies. With these skills the student will be able to effectively interpret and communicate in a healthcare setting. Generally offered: Fall and Spring. Course Fee: LRS1 $30.80; STSI $14.40; IUS1 $15.