BIOL 260 - Disease and Diagnosis for Health Information Management

4 Credits.

Provides an in-depth look at pathophysiology and introduces students in Health Informatics and Information Technology to basic pharmacology and tools used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, disorders and injuries. The following organ systems are covered: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students will apply medical terminology learned in previous courses. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): MATH 83 or LVM3 or LVM4 or LVM5 and BIOL 109 or permission of HIIT program coordinator. Students must earn a minimum of “C” grade in the course.