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NU 290 - Pathophysiology I

4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
This course provides students with an understanding of disease process including etiology, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment modalities. Central concepts of pathophysiology and homeostasis provide the foundation for understanding alterations in: cellular function, cardiovascular function, respiratory function, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and genetics.  (prereq: BI 1010  (C grade), BI 1020  (C grade), BI 1030  (C grade), BI 2040  (C grade))
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Understand the molecular basis of health and disease (Level 1, Nursing Care)
  • Understand the pathogenesis and sequelae of disease processes (Level 1, Nursing Care)
  • Understand the systemic effects of disease processes (Level 1, Nursing Care)
  • Understand and identify physiologic compensatory mechanisms brought about by disease processes (Level 1, Nursing Care)
  • Understand and identify clinical manifestations of disease processes (Level 1, Nursing Care)
  • Understand the diagnostic tests and current treatment modalities for specific disease processes (Level 1, Nursing Care)
  • Understand the levels and methods of prevention of specific disease processes (Level 1, Nursing Care)
  • Understand the role of genetics in disease processes (Level 1, Nursing Care)
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology
Course Topics
  • Cellular responses to stress, injury and aging
  • Inflammation , tissue repair, fever
  • Genetic control of cell function, and congenital disorders
  • Disorders of the White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissue
  • Mechanisms of Infectious disease
  • Innate and Adaptive Immunity
  • Disorders of the Immune System
  • Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid/Base Balance
  • Disorders of Hemostasis
  • Disorders of Oxygen Transport
  • Disorders of Blood flow, Pressure, cardiac function, heart failure and circulatory shock
  • Neoplasia
  • Control of Respiratory function, respiratory tract infections and childhood disorders
Coordinator
Renee Wenzlaff


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