437 Pathophysiologic Bases of Health Deviation-Course Calendar & Outline

		437 Pathophysiologic Bases of Health Deviation

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Course Calendar & Outline for Fall 2011
There is a broad range of content that pertains to pathophysiology. The following list provides a sample of topics that may be covered in this course that are consistent with the course objectives. Not all topics will be covered to the same extent due to their coverage in other courses in greater depth.
Class Date		Content Outline
August 25		Introduction to Course and Computer Use I. The Cell A. Cellular biology B. Cellular adaptation II. Cellular proliferation: Cancer A. Biology of cancer B. Tumor invasion and metastasis
September 1		Finish Unit II Begin: Unit III: Mechanisms of self-defense A. Immunity B. Inflammation C. Infection and alterations in immunity and inflammation D. Stress and disease (including psychoneuroimmunology)
September 8		Finish Unit III.
September 15		Exam #1 (over Units I, II, III) IV. Hematologic system A. Structure and function of the hematologic system B. Alterations of erythrocyte function C. Alterations of leukocyte, lymphoid, and hemostatic function
September 22		Finish Unit IV. V. Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems A. Structure and function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems B. Alterations in cardiovascular function 1. Diseases of arteries and veins 2. Disorders of the heart wall 3. Manifestations of heart disease
September 29		Finish Unit V. VI. Pulmonary system A. Structure and function of the pulmonary system B. Alterations of pulmonary function
October 6		Finish Unit VI.
October 13		Exam #2 (over Units IV, V, VI) VII. Renal and Urologic Systems A. Structure and function of the renal and urologic systems B. Alterations of renal and urinary tract function
October 20		Finish Unit VII. VIII. Digestive system A. Structure and function of the digestive system B. Alterations of digestive function
October 27		Finish Unit VIII. IX. Endocrine system A. Mechanisms of hormonal regulation B. Alterations of hormonal regulation
November 3		Finish Unit IX.
November 10		Exam #3 (over Units VII, VIII, IX) X. Genetics A. Genetic control of cell B. Chromosomal abnormalities C. Inheritance D. Concordance
November 17		Finish Unit X. XI. Neurologic system A. Structure and function of the neurologic system B. Alterations of neurologic function
November 24		Thanksgiving Break - No Class
December 1		Finish Unit XI.
December 8		XII. Musculoskeletal A. Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system B. Alterations of musculoskeletal function
December 12-16		EXAM #4 (over Units X, XI, XII) NOTE: The final examination schedule for this course will be provided in iCampus by early October.

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