Medical & Technical Terminology
This 2-semester hour course consists of computer-assisted instruction in medical and scientific terms derived from Greek and Latin. There are no formal classes as students set their own pace and schedule. Requirements include a midterm and a final exam. The text is a study guide with illustrations.
This course offers a systematic approach to learning medical and technical vocabulary by focusing on the Latin and Greek elements in English words. Knowledge of Greek and Latin elements will assist in the learning, memorization, and understanding of technical language. The primary purpose of this course is to teach the student how to determine the meaning of a scientific word by breaking down its structure in terms of prefix, stem or stems, and suffix. As an added benefit, students will acquire a lasting fascination with words and their origins.