MAP-102 Medical Terminology

This course is an integral component in understanding the language of medicine. It is designed to give the student a foundation in the basic structure of medical terms, word building and definitions, as well as the applications of medical terminology. A human body systems approach is utilized, and topics covered in each system include anatomy and physiology overview, medical terms, symptoms and signs, diseases and disorders, treatments, procedures and devices. Total of 45 hours of lecture. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ENG 100. Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. 3 Credits.