Pathophysiology 1

NRSG 2002

Course description

This course focuses on the fundamental principles of homeostatic mechanisms. Students will explore how alterations in homeostatic mechanisms will disrupt the human body. Overall mechanisms of disease will be studied by systems and have been categorized into concepts. These concepts will be examined for the effect they produce on the structure and function of the body. Common diseases will be used to illustrate each concept.
Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology Introduction BIOL1001 or Anatomy and Physiology Introduction BIO 9101 and Anatomy and Physiology-Advanced BIOL 1002 or Anatomy and Physiology-Advance BIO 9201\

Credits

3

Course Hours

42

Prerequisites

Post Secondary level NRSG 1028 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Minimum Grade of 65
and Post Secondary level NRSG 1029 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Minimum Grade of 65

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