Pathophysiology BIPH 3222C

Course description:

This course provides students with a sound understanding of how physiological systems function in health and disease and to provide an appreciation of the significance of various disease states in terms of symptoms, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, risk factors and prevention strategies. Emphasis will be made on understanding the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease (pathophysiology) and on the physiological and biochemical basis of current and possible future therapies.

Course Aims:

  • Describe the basic concepts of path-physiology at the cellular level related to injury, the self-defense mechanism, mutation, and cellular proliferation.
  • Outline basic pathological factors that influence the disease process.
  • Outline the various pathological processes related to the targeted body systems Describe the impact and abnormal functions upon the organ(s) associated with the disease process of targeted body systems.
  • Describe clinical manifestations associated with the diseased organ(s) 
  • Develop basic critical thinking skills that correlate the abnormal functions of body systems with the disease process.

Course outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate basic knowledge in the following:
  • Common disease categories and terminology.
  • Common diagnostic methodology.
  • Clinical characteristics and effects of inflammation.
  • Basic immunology, hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders.
  • Path-genicity, epidemiology, and control of infectious diseases.
  • Pathogenesis of congenital and genetic disorders.
  • Etiology and diagnosis of neoplastic diseases.
  • Pathogenesis of cardiovascular and circulatory diseases.
  • Pathogenesis of lymphatic disorders.
  • Etiology and pathogenesis of pulmonary diseases.
  • Pathogenesis and treatment of reproductive disorders.
  • Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs.
  • Basic endocrinology and endocrine disorders.
  • Types and pathogenesis of neurologic diseases.
  • Disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Diseases of the urinary and renal systems.
  • Fluid, electrolyte, and acid/base imbalances.
  • Research and reporting on selected medical disorders.