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Spring 2008
Apr 20, 2024
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BIOL 0850 - Biological and Social Context of Disease
Uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore how culture shapes the scientific questions we ask about disease, interpretation of scientific findings, and the strategies for intervention in the disease process. Case studies of microbial infections and chronic conditions such as cancer are used to illustrate the centrality of context to understanding disease. For related science credit in Biology programs. Prerequisite: BI 20 or equivalent.
0.000 OR 1.000 Credit hours
0.000 OR 1.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Extra Credit Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Discussion Section/Conference, Primary Meeting

Biology (Bio) Department

Course Attributes:
Diversity Perspectives

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