BIOL 240 Pathophysiology
Course Information
| Course Number | BIOL 240 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Pathophysiology |
| Description | This course provides an in-depth study of the chemical, biological and psychological process involved with alterations of health, using systemic and non-systemic approaches. Through case studies, students will test theories taught in class by reading background information about patients, forming possible diagnoses, deciding what tests to run, analyzing data and forming conclusions about the patients conditions. They will then justify possible treatments. (Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 230 with a grade of C or better.) (MNTC area 3) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Completion of Human Physiology - BIOL 230 with a grade of a C or better.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain how stress contributes to disease.
- Explain how cells adapt to injury
- Describe the genetic basis of disease.
- List environmental stimuli that can cause congenital defects.
- Describe fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance.
- Explain the role of the immune system in pathophysiology.
- Describe inflammation
- Explain Cancer and how tumors spread.
- Describe altered levels of consciousness.
- Discuss alterations in the nervous system.
- Discuss alterations in endocrine function.
- Examine alterations in cardiovascular function.
- Describe alterations in the functioning of the respiratory system.
- Discuss alterations in renal function.
- Explain alterations in hematologic function.
- Discuss alterations in digestive system function.
- Describe alterations musculoskeletal system function.
- Explain the alterations in the function of the reproductive system.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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