COURSE SYLLABUS
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY – HSC 3555
Spring Term / 2013
Instructor Name and Contact Information:
J. Steve Smith M.D.
Biology Department
Building 58, Room 077
Phone 474-3061 (2747)
Office Hours: 10:00-12:00 MWF
Email: jsmith1@uwf.edu
Course Credit Hours:
3 SH
Prerequisites:
Anatomy and Physiology I and II, highly recommended
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Pathophysiology involves the study of disease as an abnormal
biological process (how individual disease processes cause alterations in cellular function).
Selected physiological processes and basic concepts of body response to pathology will be
explored.
Divided into basic concepts and processes in pathology and pathophysiology (chapters1-7)
followed by the application of these basic concepts in studying selected disorders or disease
states organized by body system (chapters 17-28).
Provides a medical foundation and resource for students in a variety of biomedical and healthcare
professional programs.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Introduction: Students will be able to use common terminology used in pathophysiology and
recognize the basic cell changes associated with disease processes.
Inflammation and Healing: Students will be able to describe the local and systemic effects of
inflammation and apply the suffix –itis to various disease processes.
Abnormal Immune Response: Students will be able to describe the development of the immune
response and the abnormalities that occur in allergies, autoimmune disorders, transplants, and
immunodeficiency.
Infection: Students will be able to describe various bacterial and viral classifications and explain
the effects of these organisms on cells and tissues in producing disease states.
Neoplasms: Students will be able to describe the differences between benign and malignant
neoplasms and discuss the local and system effects of malignant neoplasms.
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-base Imbalances: Students will be able to describe the causes and
clinical effects of fluid excess (edema) and fluid deficit (dehydration), electrolyte excesses and
deficits, and acidosis and alkalosis.
Congenital and Genetic Disorders: Students will be able to describe the differences between
congenital and genetic disorders, as well as diagnostic testing of specific disorders.
Blood and Lymphatic Disorders: Students will be able to classify and describe common blood
dyscrasias such as anemias, clotting disorders, leukemia, and lymphoma.
Cardiovascular Disorders: Students will be able to classify and describe common cardiac
disorders associated with the myocardium (myocardial infarction and heart failure), endocardium,
and the pericardium, as well as hypertension, dysrhythmias, and shock.
Respiratory Disorders: Students will be able to classify and describe the common upper and lower
respiratory tract infections and other disorders such as obstructive lung diseases including cystic
fibrosis, lung cancer, asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis and expansion disorders
including atelectasis, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, IRDS and ARDS all leading to respiratory
failure
Digestive System Disorders: Students will be able to classify and describe the common upper and
lower digestive tract infections and other disorders that may lead to liver or pancreatic failure and
other combinations of problems such as appendicitis and peritonitis or cancer and bowel
obstruction.
Urinary Tract Disorders: Students will be able to classify and describe the common upper and
lower urinary tract infections and other disorders that may lead to acute or chronic renal failure.
Neurologic Disorders: Students will be able to discuss the integration of the central nervous
system, the autonomic nervous system, and the peripheral nervous and describe the common
disorders (stroke, traumatic brain injury, meningitis, and tumor) that may result in acute or
chronic disease states leading to morbidity and mortality.
Endocrine Disorders: Students will be able to classify and describe the diseases resulting from
hormone excesses or deficiencies (especially diabetes, thyroid, and adrenal disorders).
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Students will be able to classify and describe the disorders associated
with bone, muscles, and joint (especially osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis).
Skin Disorders: Students will be able to classify and describe the disorders associated with
infectious lesions, allergic reactions, and tumors.
Reproductive: Students will be able to classify and describe the disorders associated with
congenital defects, infertility, menstrual disorders, tumors, and infections, including sexually
transmitted diseases and their complications.
TEXTBOOK: Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, Barbara Gould, 4th Edition 2011
GRADING: EXAMINATIONS AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
There will be four Examinations over the course of the semester (each worth 100 points).
There will be twenty Homework Assignments over the course of the semester (each worth 5
points).
Final letter grade will be earned as a percentage of the total 500 points:
Four examinations (400 points)
Twenty homework assignments (100 points)
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD
F
92-100%
90-91
88-89
82-87%
80-81
78-79%
72-78%
70-71
60-69%
59% or less
Each examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions.
Each homework assignment consists of a series of Study Questions that relate to the Learning
Objectives at the beginning of each assigned textbook chapter. Each homework assignment will
be submitted on the date that the chapter is lectured in class. (Review Course Schedule)
CLASS LECTURES
Lectures will cover a particular chapter in the Textbook.
A Power Point Outline for each lecture is presented on eLearning under Content.
You should copy these Power Points as an outline and “add to” during the lecture.
They are intended to assist you with note taking in class.
These are abbreviated Power Points and are not a substitute for reading the textbook.
The Textbook contains questions to assist student learning.
There are also tables, charts, and other illustrations to emphasize particular aspects of disease
processes.
Key Terms are listed and can be defined in the textbook glossary.
Many of the examination questions come from the charts and illustrations and medical
definitions.
Lectures will focus on the Learning Objectives. The students understanding, or Learning
Outcomes, will be measured by their performance of the quarterly examinations.
There is no extra credit.
Contact me immediately if you are having trouble in class.
Expectations for Academic Conduct/Plagiarism Policy:
As members of the University of West Florida, we commit ourselves to honesty.
As we strive for excellence in performance, integrity—personal and institutional—
is our most precious asset. Honesty in our academic work is vital, and we will not
knowingly act in ways which erode that integrity. Accordingly, we pledge not to
cheat, nor to tolerate cheating, nor to plagiarize the work of others. We pledge to
share community resources in ways that are responsible and that comply with
established policies of fairness. Cooperation and competition are means to high
achievement and are encouraged. Indeed, cooperation is expected unless our
directive is to individual performance. We will compete constructively and
professionally for the purpose of stimulating high performance standards. Finally,
we accept adherence to this set of expectations for academic conduct as a
condition of membership in the UWF academic community.
Please see the training tutorial on plagiarism at:
http://library.uwf.edu/Tutorials/module_plagiarism/default.htm.
Code of Conduct: The Student Code of Conduct sets forth the rules,
regulations, and expected behavior of students enrolled at the University of West
Florida. Violations of any rules, regulations, or behavioral expectations may result
in a charge of violating the Student code of Conduct. It is the student’s
responsibility to read the Student Code of Conduct and conduct themselves
accordingly.
Students may access the current Student Code of Conduct at:
http://www.uwf.edu/judicialaffairs .
Assistance
Students with special needs who require specific examination-related or other courserelated accommodations should contact Barbara Fitzpatrick, Director of Disabled
Student Services (DSS), dss@uwf.edu, (850) 474-2387. DSS will provide the student
with a letter for the instructor that will specify any recommended accommodations. The
Student Disability Resource Center SDRC at the University of West Florida supports an
inclusive learning environment for all students. If there are aspects of the instruction or
design of this course that hinder your full participation, such as time limited exams,
inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos and podcasts, please
notify the instructor or the SDRC as soon as possible. You may contact the SDRC office
by e-mail at sdrc@uwf.edu or by phone at (850) 474-2387. Appropriate academic
accommodations will be determined based on the documented needs of the individual.
H1N1 Preparedness: Absentee Policy at the University
Students are expected to be present and participate in all classes and in all labs.
Unexcused absences are not permissible. Extenuating circumstances that may lead to
an excused absence include illness of the student, illness of a family member when the
student is responsible for care, funeral leave, and weather emergency conditions.
Students or their family members are to notify Biology office administrator at (850) 4742882 as soon as possible to report the absence, the reason and the expected date of
return. The office administrator will keep tabs on the dates of the absence, and this will
be kept in the student file. It is not acceptable practice for a student to ask another
student to report his/her absence. In order to prevent abuse of the system, students
who miss two exams in one semester due to illness must bring a physician excuse.
Students who miss extensive class time due to a second bout with the flu must bring a
physician excuse.
Students are expected to make up material that they have missed, so they
should initiate a discussion with the instructor by email or phone as soon as they are well
enough to begin to work.
In 2009-2010, the threat of H1N1 swine flu influenza has demanded an increased
level of tolerance for student absences. Students with symptoms of flu, such as
headache with nausea and fever are encouraged to stay home until 48 hours after the
fever has subsided. Regardless of the reason for the absence, it is the responsibility of
the student to determine what material he or she missed. Faculty members will be
sensitive to the situation and work with the student as issues arise. Students who miss
class due to family obligations are expected to keep up with course work and deadlines,
and minimize the amount of time that they are away from class. UWF policy requires
that a student who has completed at least 70% of the class but has not finished it may
earn a grade of Incomplete. The incomplete must be finished the following semester or it
will be converted to a grade of “F”.
Students who feel ill yet able to come to class should perform frequent handwashing, minimize contact with classmates, and may opt to wear a facemask to prevent
the spread of droplets. Please be considerate of your classmates.