RES 111 - Pathophysiology

Class: 1 Lab: 3 Credits: 2
This course is a study of the general principles and analyses of normal and diseased states.

Course Topics:

Introduction to Physical Assessment
Oxygenation and ventilation failure
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - COPD
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - ARDS
Chest trauma
Sleep disorder breathing
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis - TB

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

A four function mathematical calculator

Grading System:
The standard mathematical procedure of rounding will be applied to arrive at a whole number percentage in the final grade calculation.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply the procedures associated with the bedside assessment of the patient to include the patient interview, physical exam, evaluation of oxygenation status, interpretation of pulmonary functions, the electrocardiogram, radiographs and special procedures.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of oxygenation and ventilation failure.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of asthma.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to include rehabilitation.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of chest trauma.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of pneumonia.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of sleep disorder breathing.
Summarize the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatments of tuberculosis.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021