NURS 375 - Pathophysiology I

Semester Hours: 4

This course is part one of an exploration in human pathophysiology and the disruptions in normal body functioning that occur in
individuals across the life span. The course begins with cell function and growth and progresses through disorders of the
hematopoietic system. Objective and subjective manifestations of common health problems resulting from the environmental, genetic,
and stress-related maladaptation are assessed and analyzed. Assessment findings, diagnostic testing, and interventions for specific
health problems are discussed. Pharmacologic treatments for specific health problems are analyzed.

Prerequisite: SCI 135, SCI 136, SCI 137, and PSY 225
When Offered: Every-year