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PAS 655 - Pathophysiology

(4 units)
This course provides first year PA students with the basic concepts and terminology of pathology and the physiological consequences of that pathology as it relates to common human diseases.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. through written examination, class/small group participation and course readings and assignments, identify pathophysiological signs of basic and systemic pathologies.
2. through written examination, class/small group participation and course readings and assignments, describe changes related to infection, injury, inflammation and repair, cellular death, wound healing processes, and neoplastic diseases for all organ systems.
3. through written examination, class/small group participation and course readings and assignments, apply pathophysiological knowledge in the recognition, evaluation, and treatment of disease.
4. through written examination, class/small group participation and course readings and assignments, demonstrate professionalism in interactions with faculty and peers.


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