PAPP 201 - Pathophysiology II

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 45
Credits: 3
This course comprehensively presents the physiology and pathology of the human cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system and endocrine system. This course is the one of the three courses devoted to the study of the normal physiological processes of various systems followed with introductions to the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, and prognoses of various disease processes. Various pathologies are explored in a systematic fashion. The bases for clinical tests used to evaluate the dysfunction of each system are discussed. Case histories are examined to correlate content to clinical situations, and to introduce the student to rationales for diagnosis and management. Course instruction includes lectures and small-group discussions and activities.

Restrictions: DACM, MSPA, MACM programs only