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Pathophysiology |
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PATHOPHYS |
| CLASS CODE: |
BIO 381 |
CREDITS:
3 - 4
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| DIVISION: |
AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES |
| DEPARTMENT: |
BIOLOGY |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: |
This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. |
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| DESCRIPTION: |
An application of basic principles of physiology to pathological conditions. Designed for nurses and students of the allied health professions. |
| TAUGHT: |
Winter, Fall |
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: |
Introduction to general pathology; Fluid and electrolyte disorders; Gastrointestinal system disorders; Cardiovascular system disorders; Respiratory system disorders; Renal system disorders, Neurologic system disorders; Endocrine system and metabolic disorders; Reproductive system disorders. |
| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: |
To give students in nursing and the allied health professions a solid background in the disorders affecting the various organ systems. Students will learn the etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatments for the conditions covered in class. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Grade is based on performance on 7 unit exams |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Bio 264 & 265 or Bio 461; Chem 101 or equivalent |
| OTHER: |
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: |
August 2002 |
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