ACBS523

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ACBS523 - Mechanisms of Disease

Animal & Biomedical SciencesGraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

039421

Course Description

Comparative general pathology of animal and selected human diseases with emphasis on pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and morphologic and biochemical changes at the macroscopic, microscopic and molecular levels. Recitation will stress general mechanisms of disease common to all mammalian species, with focus on tissue injury and adaptation; inflammation and repair; and disorders of circulation, immunity, and cell growth, including neoplasia. Available for honors credit. Graduate-level requirements will include outside discussion and preparation of a research proposal on a relevant topic emphasizing the molecular pathogenesis of selected infectious diseases and currently applicable biotechniques, and critical analysis of related publications from the current literature.

Min Units

4

Max Units

4

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Graduate

Course Attributes

CE - CL (Cross Listed)

Enrollment Requirements

018015

Course Requisites

Cross Listed Courses

May be convened with

ACBS423

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No