This course introduces the students to the pathological basis of systemic diseases including the nervous, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. It provides an understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological changes (both gross and microscopic), and clinical picture (signs and symptoms) that occur in the disease process. This information will provide the rationale for diagnosis, management, prevention, and health promotion.
Prerequisites
PA 2330 General Pathology
Corequisites
PH 3440 Physiology II