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Compiled By:

Dr. Steven Fenster
Co-Chair, Professor of Biology

Content Description:

The OER content in this course shell was originally intended for Introduction to Human Disease, a 100-level Biology course, which is described as "An introduction to the biological basis of human disease. Consideration of the causes and mechanics of human illness and death (etiology, pathology, sociology) in each of the major systems of the human body." It is intended for non-science majors but students interested in human disease might also be interested in this course.

OER Content Overview:

The contents were curated from other OER sources and are compiled in the following modules:

Introduction to Common Diseases
Infection, Immunity, and HIV
Blood Diseases
Importance of Antibiotics and Vaccines in Fighting Disease
Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Digestive, and Genetic Diseases
Diseases of the Nervous System and Mind

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