PAST 571 Intro to Pathophysiology/Mechanisms of Disease

Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of fundamental scientific and physiologic principles applicable in medicine. Concepts in pathophysiology related to altered structure and function will be presented as a foundation for future learning about disease states during the medicine courses. Course content emphasizes the basics of cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunity and infection, microbiology, and provides an overview of hematopoiesis and hemostasis. Students will be provided with the underlying principles of fluid balance and acid-base balance. Course content is delivered in a variety of methods, and may include assigned reading material, virtual or in-person sessions, and/or video recordings.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit