DPT 710: Human Pathophysiology

Guide
DPT
Credits 4

This course will cover cellular and systems physiology from a normative and pathological perspective. Human body systems are examined with an emphasis on the cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Additional topics include the genitourinary and renal, gastrointestinal, hematologic, hepatic, immune, integumentary, and lymphatic systems. Pathophysiology considerations for viral and bacterial infections, genetics, immunology, oncology, and chronic non-communicable disease will be examined. Human response and adaptation to aerobic and anaerobic exercise will be integrated into the learning content for each system.