Course Syllabus
CLAS 205 Section A Syllabus - Bioscientific Vocabulary.pdf Download CLAS 205 Section A Syllabus - Bioscientific Vocabulary.pdf
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 '24, there will be 8 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 Links to an external site. 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)
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Wed Jan 10, 2024 | Assignment Exercise 1-5 | due by 11:59pm |
| Tue Jan 16, 2024 | Assignment Transliteration Exercise | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed Jan 17, 2024 | Assignment Exercise 6-10 | due by 11:59pm |
| Fri Jan 19, 2024 | Assignment Quiz 1 | due by 11:59pm |
| Fri Jan 26, 2024 | Assignment Exercise 11-15 | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed Jan 31, 2024 | Assignment Exercise 16-20 | due by 11:59pm |
| Fri Feb 2, 2024 | Assignment Quiz 2 | due by 11:59pm |
| Fri Feb 9, 2024 | Assignment Exercise 21-25 | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed Feb 14, 2024 | Assignment Exercise 26-30 | due by 11:59pm |
| Fri Feb 16, 2024 | Assignment Quiz 3 | due by 11:59pm |
| Mon Feb 26, 2024 | Assignment Exercise 31-35 | due by 11:59pm |
| Fri Mar 1, 2024 | Assignment Exercise 36-40 | due by 11:59pm |
| Mon Mar 4, 2024 | Assignment Quiz 4 | due by 11:59pm |
| Fri Mar 8, 2024 | Assignment Extra Credit Assignment | due by 11:59pm |
| Tue Mar 12, 2024 | Assignment Final Exam | due by 11:59pm |
| Assignment Participation | due by 11:59pm |