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Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - HSCI 321 D100

Human Pathophysiology (3)

Class Number: 5637

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 23, 2023
    Sun, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 231 with a minimum grade of C- 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.

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

  • 3 Exams ( 3 x 25% each) 75%
  • Questions and Answers - In Class / Canvas 10%
  • Case Studies 15%

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

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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