Pathophysiology explains the functional and biochemical changes of cells, tissues, and organs that are associated with or a result of disease or injury. Pathophysiology focuses on the underlying mechanism and causation of diseases, clinical signs and symptoms, disease prevention, and therapeutic management of diseases in the human body.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students will be required to complete a journal club assignment.
Athena Title
Integrative Pathophysiology
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in VPHY 4250E or VPHY 6250E
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite
VPHY 3108 or CBIO 2210-2210L
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate that they have a strong grasp on the normal physiology and deviations from there of the concepts covered.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the body’s integrative responses to deviations in its normal physiological functions.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will practice critical thinking by problem solving through integrative case study work.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will progress to presentation skills that will enable them to effectively communicate pathophysiological concepts to others.
Topical Outline
1) Inflammation and immune responses
2) Causes and mechanisms of cell injury
3) Abnormal tissue growth
4) Disorders of body systems: Neurological, Endocrine, Hematologic, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Urinary, Gastrointestinal, Musculoskeletal
