Fundamentals of Pathophysiology

Catalog description

This lecture course includes eight sections: cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurologic, gastrointestinal, renal, and hematologic pathophysiology. Each section is four to six hours in duration and will present a concise discussion of material which will help prepare students for entry into the clinical years and for successful completion of the National Boards. The course will provide an understanding of the basic mechanisms by which disease occurs as well as the responses of the body to disease processes. Prerequisites: PCLP 604, PCLP 612. Co-requisite: PCLP 622