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Dec 26, 2024
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NU 391 - Pathophysiology II4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
This course is the second in a two-part series. 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: NU 290 )
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, Health Concepts and Knowledge Development)
• Understand the pathogenesis and sequelae of disease processes (Level 1, Health Concepts and Knowledge Development)
• Understand the systemic effects of disease processes (Level 1, Health Concepts and Knowledge Development)
• Understand and identify physiologic compensatory mechanisms brought about by disease processes (Level 1, Health Concepts and Knowledge Development)
• Understand and identify clinical manifestations of disease processes (Level 1, Health Concepts and Knowledge Development)
• Understand the diagnostic tests and current treatment modalities for specific disease processes (Level 1, Health Concepts and Knowledge Development)
• Understand the levels and methods of prevention of specific disease processes (Level 1, Health Concepts and Knowledge Development)
• Understand the role of genetics in disease processes (Level 1, Health Concepts and Knowledge Development)
Prerequisites by Topic
None appended.
Course Topics
• Disorders of ventilation and gas exchange
• Disorders of renal function
• Disorders of gastrointestinal function
• Disorders of hepatobilary function and exocrine pancreas function
• Disorders of endocrine control, diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome
• Disorders of neuromuscular function
• Disorders of brain function
• Disorders of special sensory function
• Disorders of the genitourinary system
• Disorders of skeletal system
• Disorders of skin integrity and function
Coordinator
Renee Wenzlaff
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