MEDP615A

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MEDP615A - Principles of Organ Systems A

COM Phx Ugrd Medical EducationGraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

040359

Course Description

This is part of a three part course sequence that will provide the student with a basic understanding of pathophysiology as it relates to the change from normal physiological functioning of the various systems of the human body. The course addresses principles underlying the general physiological processes used by the body to maintain homeostasis including the alterations in molecules, cells, tissues, and organs that occur with disease and the effects they have on total body function. In addition, this course will cover the etiology and effects of immunology, molecular biology, and genetics with regards to disease on various organ systems as well as addressing the manifestations of diseases with their underlying cellular mechanisms. Students will learn through lecture, small group discussion, team based learning, and peer to peer teaching through oral presentations.

Min Units

2

Max Units

2

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

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

Career

Graduate

Course Requisites

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No