CLAS 2220

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Latin and Greek roots and stems used in scientific terminology. The course will cover the etymology of commonly used scientific terms and provide students with the tools necessary to decipher and understand complex scientific terminology. Students will learn the fundamentals of Latin and Greek grammar and syntax, and how they are used to form the basis of scientific terminology. The course will explore the key prefixes, suffixes, and root words in the Latin and Greek languages, which form the building blocks of scientific terminology. No prior knowledge of Latin or Greek is required, but a strong interest in language and the sciences is recommended. [Department(s): School of Languages and Literatures]