BIOL 4560 - Evolutionary Medicine

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1610 or BIOL 1610H) and ZOOL 2420 with a C- or better and University Advanced Standing. Introduces evolutionary insights into medical and public health issues. Covers practical consequences of genetic variation in disease resistance and drug metabolism, the evolution of antibiotic resistance, cancer as an evolutionary process and chemotherapy resistance. Discusses autoimmune diseases, allergies, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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