BIOL 350 - Human Pathophysiology (3)

Prerequisites: BIOL 151
This course focuses on the pathophysiology of human physiology, including cells, tissues/skin, skeletal system, endocrine system, nervous system, muscle system, blood, lymphatics, nonspecific immunity, humoral immunity, cellular immunity, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urinary system, digestion and metabolism, and reproduction. The concept of homeostasis is integrated with general disease processes such as injury, inflammation, fibrosis, and neoplasia to demonstrate ways in which perturbations in physiological regulatory mechanisms result in disease. The course focuses on chronic disease, the effects of stress and obesity on these systems, and the differences between men and women in the manifestation of these diseases.