Download BIO 230 Human Pathophysiology - Northeast Alabama Community

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SYLLABUS
BIO 230
4 Semester Credit Hours - C
I.
Human Pathophysiology
6 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course covers the nature, etiology, prognosis, prevention, and therapies of human
disease. A laboratory is required. Not for biology majors.
II.
Prerequisite
BIO 201, BIO 202, and BIO 220
III.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Kumar, Vinay, Robbins & Cotran. Pathologic Basis of Disease. 8th edition, Elsilver
(Saunders), 2010.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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C.
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V.
The student will develop an understanding of genetic disorders, teratogens,
prenatal diagnostics, neoplasia, and alterations in temperature regulations.
The student will develop an understanding of mechanisms of infectious disease,
inflammation, the immune system, and alterations in skin function.
The student will develop an understanding of alterations in cardiac function,
respiratory function, and endocrine control.
The student will develop an understanding of alterations in motor functions and
vision, sexually transmitted diseases, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Outline of Course Topics
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Lecture Topics
1.
Cell injury and inflammation
2.
Fever and diseases of immunity
3.
Neoplasms and blood disorders
4.
Hemodynamic and vascular disorders
5.
Cardiac pathophysiology and shock
6.
Respiratory pathophysiology.
7.
Gastrointestinal pathophysiology
8.
Hepatobiliary and pancreatic pathophysiology
9.
Renal pathophysiology
10.
Endocrine pathophysiology
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Skeletal and muscular pathophysiology
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VI.
Methods of Instruction
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C.
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VII.
12.
Reproductive pathophysiology
13.
Disorders of the CNS
14.
Trauma
Laboratory Topics
1.
Epidemiology
2.
Genetic disorders
3.
Neoplasia
4.
Skin disorders
5.
Infectious disease
6.
Immunity disorders
7.
Cardiac disorders
8.
Respiratory disorders
9.
Endocrine disorders
10.
Disorders of motor function
Lectures
Class discussion
Blackboard assignments
Individual instruction (instructor and tutors)
Evaluation and Assessment
The course grade will be determined by the following methods:
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
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Written and oral quizzes
Written exams
Oral presentations (individual and/or group)
Homework
Class participation
Projects
Comprehensive final exam
The individual instructor and/or department will determine grades based upon the
following: A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, and F=below 60%.
VIII. Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are
unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should
withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to
achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility
for federal financial aid.
IX.
Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
Northeast Alabama Community College and the Alabama State Board of Education are
committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of
harassment or discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion,
national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of
Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination
will not be tolerated.
X.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on course outlines
given to students at the beginning of each semester: “Any individual who qualifies for
reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify the instructor immediately.”