Physiological Pathology (B230)
Course Syllabus
Late Spring 2015
Biology 230 (CRN #36890)
Course Credit: 3
Instructor: Molly Lee, Ph.D.
Instructor email: m9lee@hacc.edu
Class date: February 02 – May 12, 2015
Course Description and instructor’s expectation
Biology 230 is a basic science course required for science majors and many
Allied Health majors. This course is the foundation leading to the career of
health-related professions. Through course activities and body system anatomy
and physiology review, the student will be expected to interpret and utilize the
terminology of pathology; to understand the fundamentals of pathological
processes; to Identify and describe the structure and function of the major human
organ systems in health and disease. Furthermore, students should be able to
relate pathology to their own personal and professional experiences.
This course provides a concentrated study of the nature of disease and
establishes a basis for further study of disease within specific disciplines. It is
very important to read and study from course tools and discussion materials
follow the weekly major topics. Good preparation will make our discussion easier
to understand and interesting.
Course Prerequisite and background required:
Anatomy and Physiology I (Biology 121)
Anatomy and Physiology II (Biology 122)
Medicine is ever-growing.
The best learning on the subject of diseases occurs when you already have a
basic understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology. In
some programs, these courses are taught in an integrated manner, whereas in
others, the diseases class is designed to stand alone. In either instance, the
diseases class is best presented after the student has a conceptual knowledge of
medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. If an anatomy and physiology or
medical terminology text is used in conjunction with the teaching of diseases, the
recommendation is to select those chapter topics that coincide and to include the
remainder of the disease chapters as time permits.
Study Units and Topics sequence
There are research and discussion parts in each Unit
Unit One
Unit Two
1. Genetics and Genetic Diseases
2. Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology
3. Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids, and Bases
4.
5.
6.
7.
Innate Defenses: Inflammation
Adaptive Immunity
Hypersensitivities, Infection, and Immune Deficiencies
Biology of Cancer and Tumor Spread
Part I: Biology of Cancer
Part II: Cancer Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, and
Treatment
Unit Three
8. Alterations of Neurologic Function
9. Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
Unit Four
Unit Five
Unit Six
10.Alterations of Hematologic Function
11.Alterations of Cardiovascular Function
12.Alterations of Pulmonary Function
13.Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Infection
14.
Alterations of Reproductive Systems
15.
16.
Alterations of Digestive Function
Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function
RESEARCH and DISCUSSION
*Specific test dates is posted on “Course Home page” Announcement.
**Research and Discussion Topics are posted on course site at the beginning of each Unit
period.
Textbook
Pathophysiology Online for Understanding Pathophysiology (User Guide and Access
Code), 5th Edition
By Sue E. Huether, RN, PhD and Kathryn L. McCance, RN, PhD
Jan 31, 2012 • 4 pp. • ISBN: 9780323084918
References:
Diseases Of The Human Body, Tamparo and Lewis: 4th Edition, F.A. Davis Co., 2012.
The Nature of Disease: Pathology for the Health Professions, T.H. McConnell, Lippincott
Williams and Wilkins, 2011
This course is designed to apply all the knowledge you learned from Anatomy
and Physiology on clinical situations and pathology concepts with your personal
and professional experiences, if any.
I recommend two books to be used as our course study reference. Since we
need to cover pathology of all body systems, there is huge amount of material for
us to study. I find out “Disease of the Human Body” is easier to read and to
understand for us. Our course study sequences pretty much follow the topics of
this book. However, all the pathology books cover the same or similar content.
It’s fine if you already purchased the other book, “The nature of Disease”. It’s
also a good book.
Attendance
Instructor’s announcement, study guide, discussion topics, questions-answers
and study material related links are posted 24/7 for you to read and to join in the
activities as your time convenience. Students are required to participate in class
discussion regularly.
Grading System
Grades are based on scheduled tests, and discussion participation. Detailed
grading scale and test schedule are posted on Course Information page.
College Policies
Students should be aware of all college policies as listed in the Student
Handbook and College Catalog, such as withdraw if it becomes impossible to
complete the semester...etc. You need to be aware of the deadline for full-refund
or part-refund.
PHRC Requirement
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRAct’) prohibits discrimination against
prospective and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry,
national origin, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived
handicap or disability, relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or
disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of support or
guide animals.
The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (“PFEOAct”) prohibits
discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color,
ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability,
perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with
a handicap or disability.
Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human
Relations Commission website at www. phrc.state.pa.us.
Contact your instructor
1. D2L email (anytime)
2. Regular email (anytime, m9lee@hacc.edu)
Usually your emails and questions will receive my responses in a few hours or in a day.
In case of some web down time, you should be able to get my answers within two
business days at the latest during the course term. Please don't hesitate to contact me if
you have any questions. Especially, when you have the first sign of difficulty in dealing
with course material, make an arrangement to discuss with me as soon as possible.
I hope you study very well and have fun in learning.
Molly Lee, Ph.D.
Professor, Biology
Science Department
Virtual Learning
Harrisburg Area Community College
Central Pennsylvania’s Community College
m9lee@hacc.edu
717-780-2621 (O)