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HTH 2303 Pathophysiology

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HTH 2303 Pathophysiology
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

Provides education on the general mechanisms of disease processes and health problems including inflammation, degeneration, immunity, congenital, hereditary, neoplasia, and diseases caused by deficiencies or excesses. The most commonly occurring diseases of body systems are surveyed.

Outcomes

  1. Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, and local and systemic effects of cell injury
  2. Explain the phenomenon of inflammation and its relationship to disease.
  3. Apply the principles of immunology and basic physiological processes to systemic diseases.
  4. Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical significance of selected disorders of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, urinary, reproductive, digestive, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems.
  5. Research disorders using web-based information.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Fundamentals of applied pathophysiology: An essential guide for nursing and healthcare students (Rev: 2nd ed.)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (2013)

Author: Nair, M., & Peate, I.

ISBN: 978-0470670620

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]