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Academic Year 2000/2001


The Nature and Basis of Human Disease
MB&B 195 FA

This course will examine a number of diseases afflicting humans. Readings in the current scientific and popular literature and review articles will be used to discuss such problems as cancer, Alzheimer's Disease and a number of infectious diseases including AIDS. The molecular and cellular basis for these diseases will be emphasized.

MAJOR READINGS

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, SCIENCE, and the science section of the NEW YORK TIMES

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two examinations plus an optional paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MB&B    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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