BIO 240 - The Biology of Disease

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits Biological aspects of the major diseases of humans, including heart disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis; hereditary diseases such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia; and bacterial and viral diseases such as tuberculosis, colds, and influenza. Principles of immunology, chemotherapy, and genetic engineering are among the major concepts that will be studied. Effects of disease on human history will also be discussed. Prerequisites: BIO 108 and 109, or BIO 180 and 181, or BIO 160

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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