CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for BIO216 - Human Pathophysiology  

The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.

Course Competencies

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

  1. Explain the etiology of disease states and imbalances.
  2. Analyze how health deviations alter normal physiology.
  3. Describe the alterations in cells, tissues, and organs that occur with disease and the effects they have on total body function.
  4. Relate the manifestations of diseases to their underlying cellular mechanisms.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using illustrative models, video, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe cell adaptation mechanisms.  A, B, C, D
2 Explain mechanisms of cellular death and injury. A, B, C, D 
3 Describe the origin of neoplasms. A, B, C 
4 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of benign and malignant tumors. A, B, C, D 
5 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of hypersensitivities, transplant reactions, and autoimmune disorders. A, B, C, D 
6 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of diseases of the red cells, white cells, and platelets. A, B, C, D 
7 Apply knowledge of deviations from homeostasis to real-life cases. A, B, C, D
8 Examine readings in pathophysiology, and determine how health deviations alter normal physiology.   B
9 Choose a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful or of professional interest, and analyze and present solutions. A, B, C, D
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of diseases that decrease cardiac output. A, B, C, D 
2 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of diseases that alter tissue perfusion.  A, B, C, D
3 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of diseases that decrease cardiac output and alter tissue perfusion.  A, B, C, D
4 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of upper and lower respiratory infections.  A, B, C, D
5 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of alterations in ventilation.  A, B, C, D
6 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis in ventilation and perfusion. A, B, C, D 
7 Apply knowledge of concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders to real-life cases. A, B, C, D 
8 Examine readings in pathophysiology, and determine how health deviations alter normal physiology.   B
9 Choose a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful or of professional interest, and analyze and present solutions. A, B, C, D
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of fluid deficit and excess, electrolyte imbalances, and acid-base imbalances. A, B, C, D 
2 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of infectious and inflammatory disorders of the urinary system. A, B, C, D 
3 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of obstructive disorders of the urinary system. A, B, C, D 
4 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of acute renal failure and chronic kidney diseases.  A, B, C, D
5 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of functional and infectious disorders of the reproductive system.  A, B, C, D
6 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of neoplasms of the reproductive system.  A, B, C, D
7 Apply knowledge of concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of urinary, fluids and electrolytes, and acid-base balance disorders to real-life cases. A, B, C, D
8 Examine readings in pathophysiology, and determine how health deviations alter normal physiology. B
9 Choose a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful or of professional interest, and analyze and present solutions. A, B, C, D
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of upper gastrointestinal diseases. A, B, C, D
2 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of lower gastrointestinal diseases.  A, B, C, D
3 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of gallbladder, liver, and pancreatic diseases. A, B, C, D 
4 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of traumatic and infectious neurologic disorders.  A, B, C, D
5 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of vascular, chronic degenerative, and seizure neurologic disorders. A, B, C, D 
6 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of dementia and neurologic tumors.  A, B, C, D
7 Apply knowledge of concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of digestive and neurological disorders to real-life cases. A, B, C, D
8 Examine readings in pathophysiology, and determine how health deviations alter normal physiology. B
9 Choose a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful or of professional interest, and analyze and present solutions. A, B, C, D
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of imbalances in the pituitary, thyroid, and parathyroid glands.  A, B, C, D
2 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of imbalances in the pancreas and adrenal glands.  A, B, C, D
3 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of muscle and bone diseases.  A, B, C, D
4 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of joint diseases. A, B, C, D 
5 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of inflammatory and infectious disorders of the integumentary system. A, B, C, D 
6 Describe concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of tumors and chronic and traumatic disorders of the integumentary system.   A, B, C, D
7 Apply knowledge of concept, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of endocrine, musculoskeletal and integumentary disorders to real-life cases. A, B, C, D
8 Examine readings in pathophysiology, and determine how health deviations alter normal physiology. B
9 Choose a disease/pathologic condition that is personally meaningful or of professional interest, and analyze and present solutions. A, B, C, D

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks or 10 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

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.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
4 15 Weeks - 180 11.5 to 12.5
4 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 180 17 to 19

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.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Initial Observation Discussions (5 @ 20 points each) 100 10%
Disease Analysis Journal (5 @ 60 points each) 300 30%
Research and Report Assignments (5 @ 40 points each) 200 20%
My Research and Response to Fighting Disease Project 400 40%
TOTAL 1000 100%

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