Pathophysiology

Catalog description

Pathophysiology provides students with an understanding of the relationship between the mechanisms of disease and normal physiology. Topics include alterations in cellular and genetic mechanisms, metabolic abnormalities, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, infection, immunology, and cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory and neuromuscular dysfunctions. Prerequisite(s): Complete two semesters of college Anatomy and Physiology BIOSCI-177 and BIOSCI-179 or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 with a grade of C or higher.