NB303 Pathophysiology
This foundation course focuses on adaptive and maladaptive human responses to disruptions in normal physiology. The primary themes of ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY, HEALTH, and NURSING are integrated throughout this course. The student will use knowledge of anatomy/physiology, chemistry, and microbiology as a basis for exploring and expanding how alterations in structure and function disrupt human body adaptation (maladaptation). Pathophysiology of disease is studied with emphasis on developing scientific rationale for nursing practice. Classroom: 3 hours.