NUR20020 - Pathophysiology

(3 units)

Students will analyze common diagnostic and laboratory results as well as identify pathophysiological concepts and their effects on body systems. Building on principles of anatomy and physiology, the students will explore deviations from normal body structure and function due to disease and health problems across the lifespan. Students will also investigate differences in disease incidence among ethnic, racial, and gender populations.
Prerequisites: ENG11060, MTH11090, PSY11010, FAR10000, BIO15000, ENG22060, POL22010 OR HIST10500, BIO25005, SOC22010, BIO25015, NUR20000, BIO25055
Co-requisite: NUR20030, NUR20010, NSC21000