School of Nursing
Course Syllabi
Course Description
Number: HLTH3201
Title: Pathophysiology
Credit: 3-0-3
Catalog description: This course is designed to introduce the student to pathophysiologic concepts related to altered biological processes affecting individuals across the lifespan. The first part of the course emphasizes the basic concepts of pathophysiology: cellular level of response, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance, and immune response. The second part of the course focuses on the application of the basic concepts to body systems and disease processes. The course builds on previous principles from anatomy, physiology, and chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL1151, BIOL1151L, CHEM1151, CHEM1151L
Prerequisite or corequisite(s): BIOL1152, BIOL1152L
Textbook Information
Required: Porth, C. M. (2005) Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Recommended: Study Guide to Accompany Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States.
Technology Requirements
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Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets the ITP Choice requirements (http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/) for the student's academic program.
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Students must have access to the Internet either through the on-campus local area network or through an Internet Service Provider.
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Students must be proficient with Internet access, WebCT Vista and Microsoft Office and demonstrate competency using web browsers, website navigation, search engines and e-mail communication.
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Contact the HUB for software and connectivity issues; no excuse will be accepted for inability to access the Internet and/or technical difficulties.
Course Objectives
By the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Discuss the pathophysiologic changes that occur as a result of cellular injury.
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Analyze the role of the immune system in disease processes.
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Analyze the role of fluid/electrolyte and acid-base balance in maintaining physiologic homeostasis.
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Relate understanding of basic concepts of pathophysiology, including cellular injury, fluid/ electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and immune response, to pathophysiologic changes that occur in selected disease processes.
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Describe the pathophysiologic changes that occur in selected disease processes for each body system.
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Correlate the cellular and system changes that occur in selected disease processes with common presenting clinical manifestations.
Methods of Instruction
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Discussions
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Case studies
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Videos
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Collaborative learning
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Independent study
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Web-based resources
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Lectures
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Quizzes and unit exams
Course Requirements
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Courses taught in an online format require students to be self-directed and responsible for meeting deadlines.
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Students will need basic knowledge and understanding of normal human anatomy and physiology.
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Attendance is mandatory at scheduled on-campus meetings.
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Completion of reading and assigned learning activities prior to class meetings; content from all learning activities is potential material for exams.
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Participation in collaborative learning exercises that are conducted in small group of students working together to attain knowledge in selected subject areas while fostering development of academic, social and career goals.
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This syllabus provides a general plan for this course; the faculty reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus and/or course schedule including but not limited to assignments, time tables, examinations, projects, etc.
Evaluation
| Exams (5) | 75% (15% each) |
| Quiz | 5% |
| Genealogy project | 5% |
| Memory matrix | 5% |
| Hepatitis project | 5% |
| Interview project | 5% |
Grading Scale
| 89.50-100% | A |
| 79.50-89.49% | B |
| 75.50-79.49% | C |
| 64.50-74.99% | D |
| 64.49% and below | F |
Classroom Policies
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Attendance: Mandatory for scheduled on-campus meetings; students who miss a class may not attend another section.
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Communication: WebCT Vista is the official tool for this course and is accessible online from any computer; students are responsible for monitoring e-mail on a regular basis and should direct all communications with faculty and other students through WebCT or Clayton State e-mail.
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Conduct: Students must abide by policies in the University Student Handbook, the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities, and if applicable program handbook; the code of academic integrity will be strictly enforced.
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Electronic devices: Cell phones/pagers must be turned off (or placed on vibrator mode) during class meetings. Permission from individual faculty is necessary before taping a class.
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Mid-term progress report: Mid-term grade will reflect approximately 1/3 of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of “W”; contact the Registrar for withdrawal procedures.
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Submission: Students are responsible for completion and submission of all course requirements as scheduled in the course calendar. Genealogy and Interview projects submitted late will lose three percentage points per day, including non-class days and weekends; no late Memory Matrix or Hepatitis Project will be accepted without prior approval; no projects will be accepted more than 5 days late. Make-up work is at the discretion of the faculty.
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