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Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - HSCI 321 D100

Human Pathophysiology (3)

Class Number: 2830

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 28, 2021
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 231, or permission of the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Molecular, cellular and systemic approach to examine topics in human pathophysiology.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will provide an introduction to topics in the pathophysiological mechanisms of disease. In order to provide a foundation to explore human pathophysiology, this course will transfer topics of cellular and molecular biology to understand human physiology at the systemic level. Functional human anatomy will be described when necessary to understand essential concepts. This course is designed to prepare undergraduates who have an interest in medicine and human health services to pursue careers in these disciplines. In addition, this course will support the Bachelor of Science in the Faculty of Health Sciences and may be of interest to students in others faculties including Science (BISC, BPK, MBB).
Each section/topic of the course will include an examination of the molecular and cellular biology involved and provide specific examples of human disorders detailing how these processes are implicated in the pathophysiology of disease. Selected systems: · Cardiovascular system ·  Respiratory system ·  Gastrointestinal system ·  Renal system ·  Nervous system · Endocrine system. This edition of the course will also include the pathophysiology of COVID-19.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon the completion of this course students should be familiar with fundamental principles of human physiology and to be able to explain several biological mechanisms governing disease pathogenesis in humans.
At the end of this course, the students should have a basic overview of human physiology and be able to demonstrate and exemplify differences arising from disease states, including skills in diagnosing case studies and recognizing disease risk factors and outcomes.
In addition, this course should leave the students with the appropriate understanding and background to proceed to more intensive and comprehensive courses in the Life Sciences.

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 1 20%
  • Midterm Exam 2 20%
  • Final Exam 20%
  • Questions and Answers - Practice Quizzes 10%
  • Case Studies 30%

NOTES:

Lectures are pre-recorded and available for asynchronous learning.  Scheduled class time will be used for synchronous learning that will be supported by questions, answers, and discussion period. In addition, the case studies will be conducted live and require in person and live attendance at some of the scheduled class times. Therefore, attendance at synchronous class sessions is required.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Guyton and Hall. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 11th or 12th Ed. Elsevier
ISBN: 978-1-4160-4574-8

Robbins & Cotran. Pathologic Basis of Disease. 7th or 8th Ed.
ISBN: 978-1-4160-3121-5

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).