Enrollment deadline: September 27, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.
In-Person Classes: Expect traffic delays near Westwood this week. Allow extra time to commute.
Introduction to Pathophysiology: Disease States in the Human Body
PHYSCI X 459.10
An introductory course that provides an overview of the mechanisms and consequences of disease based on physiological dysfunction in the major organ systems.
Online
Starting at $900.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
What you can learn.
- Identify the interaction of human physiology and organ specific diseases
- Explore signs and symptoms of cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases
- Identify the association between health-related behaviors and diseases
About this course:
This course is designed as an overview of the mechanisms and consequences of disease based on physiological dysfunction in the major organ systems. Each organ system is introduced by a brief and basic review covering normal structure and function, followed by the pathology and some common disorders of each system. Discussion includes common clinical presentations of disease and the mechanisms underlying signs and symptoms. Diseases covered include cardiovascular, cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, hepatitis, infections, and diseases of the kidney and cardiovascular system (some topics may vary by quarter).Fall 2024 Schedule
Date & Time
Details
Format
Instructor:
Helder Araujo
399198
Fee:
$900.00
Online
Notes
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 27, 2024
Course Requirements
(Optional)
Understanding Pathophysiology
ISBN 9780323639088
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