HC-208 Pathophysiology

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of general pathophysiology of disease processes. It provides an in-depth study and understanding of the pathophysiology of selected disorders and diseases as well as a brief review of normal physiology and anatomy of the systems to be studied. This course presents applications of the pathologic variations from the normal structure and function of the body resulting from disease, heredity, or injury. This course also examines the study of human disease, enabling students to demonstrate an understanding of the etiologies, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, treatment modalities, and potential complications most commonly associated with particular pathophysiological states.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HC-108