MLSC.5510 Advanced Pathophysiology (Formerly 36.551)
Id: 004837 Credits: 3-3Description
This course provides an advanced, clinically oriented study of the mechanisms of human disease, with emphasis on the integration of molecular, cellular, histological, and organ-system dysfunction, Students examine how structural and microscopic tissue changes contribute to disease development, progression, and clinical manifestation across major organ systems. The course incorporates analysis of representative histological features of disease to reinforce structure-function relationships and to support preparation for advanced laboratory and diagnostic training. Pathophysiologic principles are applied through case-based learning and interpretation of clinical and diagnostic scenarios. The undergraduate and graduate sections are offered concurrently but include differentiated expectations in depth of analysis, complexity of case integration, and engagement with primary scientific literature.
Prerequisites
Graduate Standing in Applied Biomedical, or Biological, or Health Sciences, or Permission of Instructor.
Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.