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    Oct 10, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025

BIOL 259 - Introduction to Pathophysiology


Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: BIOL 258  and BIOL 260 
MTA Natural Sciences Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: SU

A study of the fundamental mechanisms and manifestations of disease. The course covers basic principles of human pathophysiology, including infectious disease, immunopathology, congenital and hereditary disorders and neoplasia. Disorders of the major organ systems are emphasized: cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, renal, urologic and gastrointestinal/biliary pathophysiology. This course is designed for students in occupational programs relating to the health sciences.