BIO 115 - Fundamentals of Health & Disease

3 Credit(s)

In this course, undergraduate non-majors explore human health and disease by combining biological principles and scientific methodology. Content emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of science and how various factors, including socio-economic, behaviors, historic factors, genetics, and infectious organisms may influence health. An overview of preventive practices and available treatments will be presented by reviewing major scientific studies.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Online, Remote
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR LIFS 100D - Essentials in Human Biology (Health & Disease) Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will describe the nature and organization of cells, tissues, and organs in humans.
CLO 2) Students will describe the chemical, physical, and metabolic reactions in humans.
CLO 3) Students will recognize the causes for diversity in human characteristics.
CLO 4) Students will describe human body systems, and the impact health and disease have on body systems.