Human Disorders (Topical)
General
Prefix
BIOL
Course Number
104
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Biological aspects of human disorders. Heredity, immunity, infection, aging, stress, life styles, and chemical agents. Offered as different topics: Human Genetics and Birth Defect, Human Disease. General education credit may be received for only one topic.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
03
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic biology of humans.
Outcome
Understand how structure and organization relate to function or dysfunction.
Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of the symptoms and causes of various human disorders.
Outcome
Understand how various factors such as genetics, infections, and lifestyle choices contribute to the development of human disorders.
Outcome
Evaluate the role of societal issues in the occurrence of various human disorders.
Outcome
Understand the scientific theory and how to formulate a hypothesis.
Outcome
Formulate hypotheses and collect and record data about various functions of the human body to test them.
Outcome
Analyze scientific data and estimate its role in the development of human disease.
Outcome
Discover methods for the prevention of various human disorders and propose new ones.