CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for BIO116 - Introduction to Human Diseases  

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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Describe the major systems of the human body, understand and describe the etiology, pathology, and therapy of selected diseases that affect each system.
  2. Apply lecture and acquired information to patient case studies in order to evaluate diagnostic information, diagnoses, and treatments.
  3. Discuss the social impact of the disease on an individual, family, and the community.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using illustrative models, video, and online discussions.

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1  Explain the basic mechanisms of human disease including the major infectious agents, i.e. bacteria, virus, prions, parasites.  A
2 Explain the cellular mechanisms of cancer.  A, B 
3 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of benign and malignant tumors.  A,B,C 
4 Identify different cancer types and their classification.  A, B 
5 Identify current cancer treatments and their case appropriateness.  A, B, C 
6 Describe the stages of the body's inflammatory response.  A 
Describe why and how the inflammatory response is a defense mechanism of the body. A
8 Consider a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful or of interest to research for the Physical and Social Disease Impact Final Project. A, B, C
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Outline the types of immunity: adaptive and humoral. A
2 Discuss concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of autoimmune and immune system diseases (allergies, asthma, immunodeficiency).  A, C 
3 State the significant abnormalities of the skeletal system (congenital malformations, arthritis, osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy).  A 
4 Identify the composition and function of human blood and its associated diseases (types of anemia, coagulation defects hemophilia, white blood cell defects).  A 
5 Name the blood-forming organs (bone marrow, spleen) of the body and their associated diseases.  A 
6 Discuss concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of MI and identify other cardiovascular diseases (congenital heart disease, atherosclerosis, myocardial diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarction).  A, B 
7 Characterize the risk factors for coronary heart disease. A
8 Choose a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful for the Physical and Social Disease Impact Final Project and describe why you chose it. A, B, C
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Outline significant infectious diseases of the lungs including pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Tuberculosis (TB), and bronchitis.  A 
2 Discuss concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma.  A, B 
3 Investigate diseases of the lymph nodes including leukemia and lymphomas.  A 
4 Differentiate between the significant diseases of the digestive tract including gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastroenteritis, IBS, and Crohn's Disease.  A 
5 Describe the variations in hepatitis and liver cirrhosis from alcohol and non-alcohol sources.   A, C 
6 Outline the similarities and differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus and their effects on pancreatic function.  A, B
7 Explain how gallstones form and have a negative effect on gallbladder function. A
8 Predict the effects on the urinary system due to kidney dysfunction and renal failure. A
9 Identify significant urinary tract infections A
10 Research a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful for the Physical and Social Disease Impact Final Project. A, B, C
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Outline the types of nervous system paralysis, neural tube defects, and hydrocephalus. A 
2 Discuss the concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of the two types of a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) including risk factors.  A, B 
3 Compare and contrast the types of meningitis (bacterial, viral, fungal, amoebic) including symptoms, sources of infection, treatments, and prognosis.  A 
4 Identify the causes and effects of Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). A 
5 Confirm the causes and effects of infections of the male and female genital tract (vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, gonorrhea, HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), endometriosis. A 
6 Identify the different outcomes resulting from altered pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal gland function. A 
7 Understand the significant diseases of the integumentary system including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. A
8 Differentiate between the significant diseases of the eyes and ears including cataracts, glaucoma, vertigo, and tinnitus. A
9 Research a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful for the Physical and Social Disease Impact Final Project. A, B, C
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Examine diseases resulting from chromosomal abnormalities (Turner Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Lowe Syndrome, NF-1). A 
2 Outline common genetically transmittable diseases (achondroplasia, adult polycystic kidney disease, phenylketonuria, Tah-Sachs Disease).  A 
3 Discuss concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of spina bifida.  A, B 
4 Outline developmental disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy).   A, C 
5 Identify the pathologies associated with common childhood diseases (measles, mumps, mononucleosis, RSV, impetigo, pertussis).  A 
6 Research a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful for the Physical and Social Disease Impact Final Project.  A, B, C 

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Your final grade in this course will be based on the total points that you earn. The grades are final and non-negotiable. They are a measure of your own aptitude and effort. It is expected that you will accept your own performance as an integral part of yourself.

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Case Study Observation Discussions (5 @ 20 points each) 100 8%
Research Summary Discussions (5 @ 60 points each) 300 28%
Informational Table and Flowchart Assignments (5 @ 60 points each) 300 28%
Physical and Social Disease Impact Project 300 28%
Physical and Social Disease Impact Reflection 50 4%
Quizzes (5 @ 10 points each) 50 4%
TOTAL 1100 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

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