Pathophysiology

Catalog description

This course provides foundational knowledge for understanding human disease. It covers basic physiology that affects the whole system (e.g. blood flow, fluid balance, blood glucose regulation) and organ specific diseases. Students discuss the pathophysiology of various diseases and the associated system dysfunctions, as well as possible functional impairments that people may experience as a result of the diseases. The course briefly covers potential treatment options and their efficacy for many diseases. It consists of didactic lectures supplemented with case studies and videos designed to reinforce topics discussed in class. Prerequisite(s): PT 410 .