NURS 318 - Pathophysiology II

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An integrated systems and concept based approach to the study of pathophysiology will be used in this course. Emphasis will be on the relationship between biologic and behavioral responses to pathophysiology across the lifespan. This is an upper division course in nursing, which incorporates prerequisite course work and facilitates critical thinking. NURS 318 is a continuation of NURS 317. Topics included are endocrine, neurology, musculoskeletal, reproduction, neoplasia, genetics / genomics and special senses. Placement: Junior standing. Taken concurrently with NURS 320 and may be taken concurrently with NURS 326, NURS 365, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 327, and/or NURS 328. (2 credits (2 hrs.) of lecture per week times 15 weeks.) Prerequisite(s): Junior-level standing in Nursing and successful completion of Biol 231 and Biol 232, or permission of instructor for non-nursing majors.