MCDB 1042 - Biological Basis of Human Disease

Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Discusses the molecular and cellular bases of non-infectious human diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, depression, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Provides a basis for understanding "molecular medicine," i.e., treatments and prevention strategies based on knowledge of the genes and molecules that are altered in the disease state. Prereq., MCDB 1041 or instructor consent. Recommended prereq., strong background in high school biology and chemistry. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colorado.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 492-1411

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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