Comparative Physiology of Health and Disease

Catalog description

This course is intended to provide students with an overview of physiology of health and disease in mammals. The areas of cell and muscle physiology, neurophysiology, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory gastrointestinal and endocrine physiology will be presented and explained. Emphasis will be placed on core concepts that are central to understanding the function of the body, relationship to disease pathogenesis, maintenance of homeostasis and normal function, and comparisons among species. The successful student will master these concepts as a basis for explaining physiological principles in general, for solving problems and for lifelong learning. Graded on A-F only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: Instructor's consent required