DUTEC 105 Pathophysiology I • 3 Cr.

Description

Introduces pathogenesis: the sequence of events in the development of a disease. Students focus on pathological conditions affecting the abdomen and identifiable with diagnostic imaging techniques. An extensive review of normal physiology is also presented. Prerequisite: BIOL& 241 (prev BIOL 260) and BIOL& 242 and acceptance into the program or permission of program chair.

Outcomes

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Define terms used to describe pathologic states of the abdomen.
• Identify various pathologic conditions and lesions of the abdomen.
• Correlate the physiologic changes associated with various pathologic conditions of the abdomen.
• Obtain a thorough clinical history from a patient or referring physician.
• Identify other testing procedures used for the diagnosis of disease.

Offered

• Fall 2019 (current quarter)