Course Description
Development of a medical vocabulary that includes medical abbreviations and symbols
through the study of the principles of word construction and word analysis, with emphasis
on spelling and pronunciation, diagnosis, disease process, pathology and their interrelationship
with body systems.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: Appropriate skill level as demonstrated by eligibility for ENGL 100 or 105, or other
measures as applicable.
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit:
CSU
C-ID: HIT 103 X