Human Pathophysiology

Catalog description

This course focuses on manifestations of human diseases and the changes that occur at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels to cause disease states. Topics covered include mechanisms of disease, inflammation and repair, features of selected diseases for each body system, diagnostic testing, and pharmacotherapy. The primary goal of the course is to reinforce student knowledge of normal human physiology by studying how it is altered by disease. The course will feature traditional didactics, case studies, group problem-based activities, and analysis of primary literature in pathophysiology.