CLAS 205 E: Bioscientific Vocabulary Building From Latin and Greek

Winter 2025
Meeting:
MWF 10:30am - 11:20am / SIG 226
SLN:
12549
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

3 credits *** Satisfies A&H

Classics 205, a popular 3-credit course option for all students, is especially useful for those whose main interests are in STEM subjects or who intend to enter the medical field.  The course is designed to help the student master the scientific and technical vocabulary of his or her particular field, with particular reference to the biological sciences, through a study of the Latin and Greek roots used to create the majority of scientific terms.  Knowledge of Latin or Greek is not required.

PLEASE NOTE that in Winter '25, there will be 6 sections of Classics 205. The sections meet MWF, with classes available at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30.  Check the Time Schedule for details.

The textbook can be purchased at the University bookstore  for about $25: Donald M. Ayers, Bioscientific Terminology: Words from Latin and Greek Stems (The University of Arizona Press)

Catalog Description:
Designed to help students master the scientific vocabulary of their particular field by a study of the Latin and Greek roots that are used to create the majority of scientific terms. Knowledge of Latin or Greek is not required. Offered: AWSpS.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
3.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
December 8, 2024 - 6:07 pm