SCI 312X - Pathophysiology

3 Credits
SPRING

This course will introduce the altered health states and patterns of illness in the individual. Alterations in cell physiology, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal systems will be presented and related to clinical models, and principles of nursing care. Course content builds upon previous knowledge of the natural sciences. (Also NUR 312X)

Prerequisite: SCI 261 and either SCI 245 or SCI 249