BIO 370 - Pathophysiology

Institution:

McKendree University

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the causes and mechanisms of disease. Symptomatic recognition and treatment of disease is discussed in reference to underlying biochemical, genetic, and metabolic malfunctions. Topics covered include diseases at the cellular level, neoplasms, inflammation and repair, hematologic and cardiovascular disorders, disorders of immunity, respiratory, and renal pathology, and diseases of the nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. The course meets for four hours of lecture per week. This course satisfies either the cell/molecular or organismal elective area. Prerequisites: BIO 307 or equivalent. Same as NSG 370. As needed.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mckendree.edu/prospective/admissions/index.aspx

Phone Number:

(618) 537-4481

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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