BIOL 170 - Disease Processes/Pharmacology

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

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Description:

4 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisites: BIOL 110N, BIOL 111L. Pathophysiology (the study of disease) is a close examina-tion of the disease process in the human body. Topics in this course include: 1) how the body's normal structure and function can be altered, 2) how the body responds to these disruptions in structure and function (i.e. cause and effect), and 3) current approaches to the treatment of these disrup-tions using drugs. In the emphasis of treatment, particular attention will be given to the area of pharmacology includ-ing drug categories, actions, reactions, and interactions.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 756-3822

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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