BIOL 212 - Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine (3)

For successful completion of this course, it is recommended that students are familiar with Biology I or its equivalent.

The discipline and practice of medicine is changing rapidly. It is now widely recognized that many of the non-communicable diseases, like obesity, diabetes and heart disease, that we suffer from today are the result of lifestyle behaviors and social constructs in addition to genetic factors. This enormous disease burden has an impact on both our national economy and our environment. This course is designed for those with an interest in medicine or other health professions in order to gain an appreciation for the problems we face as a country and the new era of healthcare delivery.