SYSTEMS PATHOLOGY

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This course is a continuation into the basic principles of pathology as covered in General Pathology. Course materials will include an in-depth discussion into multiple organ systems pathology, with an emphasis on understanding the origins of the pathophysiological disease state. An understanding of initial factors in the early development of organ dysfunction will lead to a more appropriate intervention by the future healthcare provider. Discussion of the benefits of preventive care as it relates to wellness is included.Prerequisite(s): General Pathology, Physiology II