BIOL 230 - Medical Terminology

Institution:

Tusculum University

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Description:

This course is intended to assist students studying in the fields of health care. The importance of accurate spelling, definition, pronunciation, and usage of medical terms is stressed. Case studies and a word-building system will be utilized. Case studies will introduce terms in a clinical context. By studying Latin and Greek prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms, students should be able to analyze new and unfamiliar terms. Offered every other year. Learning Outcome: Analytical Reading. Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tusculum.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 636-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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