Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology

Catalog description

This course presents contemporary principles of physiology that underlie the normal function of the human body and serve as a basis for clinical practice in a variety of settings. The content is taught within the context of key molecular processes, cellular and organ system function, and interactions among organ systems. Select clinical cases and exemplars are used to illustrate physiologic concepts and to facilitate the application of physiologic principles to understand the body's homeostatic processes in health and disease. Emphasis is on normal physiology but approaches are used to bridge physiological science with clinical application to common clinical disorders. The educational experience consists of three hours of classroom or on-line instruction per week, independent readings, case analyses, web-based applications, and classroom and/or course platform-supported discussion.