HINF 280

Biomedical Fundamentals

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Presents the principles of biochemistry, cell biology, organ physiology and selected examples of pathology in order to provide the fundamentals required for understanding in future studies. The study of the integrated functions of physiological systems is covered, with emphasis on the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Emerging topics in health informatics including bioinformatics are discussed.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 280, 180.

Formerly: 180

Prerequisites: Biology 12 or one of EPHE 141, PE 141, BIOC 102, BIOL 150A or B, or 190A.

Undergraduate course in Health Information Science offered by the School of Health Information Science in the Faculty of Human and Social Development.