1. Be able to define diverticulum, diverticulosis, and diverticulitis.
   
2. Be able to describe the typical clinical presentation of diverticulitis.
   
3. Be able to list the possible complications of diverticulitis.
   
4. Be able to describe the appropriate medical treatment of diverticulitis.
   
5. Be able to list the indications for emergency surgery and for elective surgery.