Help

Course Information

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (SCI 315)

Term: 2018 Spring Term

Faculty

Dr. Heather Henrichs
Email address is hidden, click here to email

Schedule

Tue, 1:30 PM - 4:20 PM (1/8/2018 - 3/2/2018) Location: MAIN CLARK STEEL
Thu, 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM (1/8/2018 - 3/2/2018) Location: MAIN CLARK STEEL

Description

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: SCI 103, SCI 225, SCI 226, SCI 280
This course begins with a major focus on cellular functions and pathology, including inflammation, infection, immune response, metabolism and fluid disequilibrium. These concepts serve as the foundation for the course as alterations in various bodily functions are examined. Alterations in body fluid and electrolyte homeostasis; fluid acid-base balance; genetic disorders, carcinogenesis, nematologic, gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory, cardiac, endocrine, neurological, musculoskeletal functions are emphasized.