BIO 123 - Human Body in Health & Disease

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course is an inquiry into the mechanism of diseases that plague human beings. A systemic approach is taken in which all the major systems of the human body and the significant diseases that affect these systems are studied. Emphasis is on failures of homeostasis as the basic mechanisms of disease. Included are discussions on available treatments and therapies, the impact of new technological developments, and maintaining health and avoiding disease. The laboratory component contains both traditional and computer-generated exercises, complemented by videos and laser disc materials, that illustrate the onset and development of a variety of diseases and pathological states. (3,2) 4 credits Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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