BIOL 163 - Introduction To Human Disease

Introduces students to the structure and function of the human body in health and disease. Numerous diseases of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymph and immune, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems are covered. Where applicable, the cause, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of specific diseases are discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 132 or concurrent enrollment, or BIOL 141 or concurrent enrollment. (PCS 1.1, 3 credit hours - 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)