BIO 275 - Human Pathophysiology

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3
This course studies human disease processes, including inflammation, degeneration, immunity, neoplasia, congenital anomalies, and acquired or inherited conditions. Common diseases for each body system are covered and emphasis placed on clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Prerequisite(s): Take BIO 211 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Cell and Tissue Function
Integrative Body Function
Infection and Immunity
Hematopoetic Function and Disorders
Circulatory Function and Disorders
Respiratory Function and Disorders
Urinary tract Function and Disorders
Gastrointestinal Function and Disorders
Endocrine system Function and Disorders
Nervous system Function and Disorders
Reproductive Function and Disorders
Musculoskeletal Function and Disorders
Integumentary Function and Disorders

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

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

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe disorders associated with hemostasis and blood cells.
Describe disorders associated with blood flow and cardiac function.
Describe disorders associated with ventilation and gas exchange.
Describe disorders associated with renal function and bladder.
Describe disorders associated with gastrointestinal and pancreatic function.
Describe disorders associated with endocrine control of growth and metabolism.
Describe disorders associated with neuromuscular, sensory, and brain function.
Describe disorders associated with the male and female genitourinary system.
Describe disorders associated with the skeletal system.

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