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.
Notes: Science/Mathematics Division
Theory Hours: 60
Learning Outcomes: 1. the basic terminology of pathophysiology;
2. the process of inflammations on the basis of their component of fluid; and inflammatory cells;
3. the principles of immunologic defense;
4. compare, and contrast humoral and cellular defense mechanisms;
5. define, and describe the basic immunologic disease;
6. and compare the characteristics of benign and malignant tumors;
7. and explain the terminology of neoplasia;
8. and explain the mechanisms of defense against tumors, both immunologic and clinical;
9. the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment principles for the major diseases and disorders; of the following organ systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, nervous; digestive, and biliary
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