BIO 499 - Integrative Biomedicine and Disease

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Investigation of clinically relevant diseases using an integration of biological subdisciplines. Technical reports, journal articles, and articles in the popular press, historical records, and internet resources will be used to investigate treatment of pathological conditions, cultural effects of diseases, historical impacts and ethics of managing different diseases. Oral and written communication and critical thinking skills will be emphasized. Course restricted to biomedical sciences majors. Offered winter semester. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major.
Prerequisite(s): completion of the university writing foundation requirement. BIO 493 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.