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Oct 23, 2026
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BIOL 1102 - Medical Terminology
Credits: 2
Catalog Description
This course covers the specifics of scientific terminology as it applies to human medicine and related allied-health professions. Students will be guided through interpreting, defining, pronouncing, spelling, and how to build a vocabulary of medical terms from Latin and Greek roots.
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Identify and define the major roots, prefixes, and suffixes of Latin and Greek words used in the medical and related professions, including terminology of human body organ systems, disease conditions, drugs, and diagnostic and surgical procedures.
- Construct medical terms and evaluate if terms have been constructed correctly.
- Interpret various types of reports that incorporate medical terminology.
- Pronounce and spell medical terms correctly.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Major roots, prefixes, and suffixes of Latin and Greek words used in the medical and related professions, including terminology of human body organ systems, disease conditions, drugs, and diagnostic and surgical procedures.
- Process of building of medical terms.
- Interpretation of various types of reports incorporating medical terminology.
Credit for Prior Learning Options
Course-Specific Exam
Credit for Prior Learning Option Procedure(s)
Complete midterm exams and final exams.
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