Principles of Human Health and Disease

Catalog description

In this course, students will study the normal structure and function of the eleven human organ systems. They will use this knowledge to explore the mechanisms of selected diseases relevant to today’s society from each of the eleven systems. From there, students will investigate and evaluate current treatments for each disease. The organization of the human body at the cellular and tissue levels will also be discussed, leading into a survey of cancer. Laboratory exercises and case studies will allow students to apply the course content to a potential real-world scenario.