Presents the most important Greek and Latin roots of the vocabulary of contemporary medicine and demonstrates the predictable patterns by which these roots combine. Students will learn to define new compounds and phrases by analysis of their parts and will be introduced to language history, linguistic principles and etymology. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursNote: Students with credit for CLAS 163, 241, 262 or 263 may not take this course for credit. These courses have not been offered for more than ten years as of 2012. In Arts and Science programs, this course may only be used toward fulfillment of the Electives Requirement.
Presents the most important Greek and Latin roots of the vocabulary of contemporary medicine and demonstrates the predictable patterns by which these roots combine. Students will learn to define new compounds and phrases by analysis of their parts and will be introduced to language history, linguistic principles and etymology. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursNote: Students with credit for CLAS 163, 241, 262 or 263 may not take this course for credit. These courses have not been offered for more than ten years as of 2012. In Arts and Science programs, this course may only be used toward fulfillment of the Electives Requirement.
