Biliary colic and cholecystitis are in the spectrum of gallbladder disease. This spectrum ranges from asymptomatic gallstones to biliary colic, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and cholangitis. When gallstones temporarily obstruct the cystic duct or pass through into the common bile duct, gallstones become symptomatic and biliary colic develops. When the cystic duct or common bile duct becomes obstructed for hours or gallstones irritate the gallbladder, cholecystitis develops.
B.A. Honours Degree (120 Credit Hours) The B.A. Honours degree comprises 120 credit hours of course work. The honours program is designed for students who wish to undertake a rigorous examination of a particular subject area and who desire a more specialized undergraduate preparation.
What to expect. The International Studies major consists of 39 credit hours, including 27 credit hours in a specific area. You'll also need to complete 6 credit hours of upper-level foreign language classes in addition to the foreign language requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences' core curriculum. Pursuing a minor in International Studies requires 18 credit hours.