Course Director: Nahum J. Duker, M.D.
Length: 32 Weeks
Total Contact Hours: 92
Credits: 9
DEFINITION OF THE COURSE
The study of pathology is concerned with the dynamics of disease processes and the elucidation of such factors as their etiology, pathogenesis, morphology, and biological behavior.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
Upon completion of the class, the student should:
- Be able to appreciate the biomolecular and ultrastructural origin of disease.
- Understand the evolution of cellular and tissue alteration from incipiency to manifestation of disease.
- Be aware of the possible complications as well as the clinical manifestations of disease.
- Be conversant with terminology of disease processes as well as fluent in the application and interpretation of clinical laboratory studies.
PREREQUISITES
Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry and Physiology
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE IN THE CURRICULUM
Students ordinarily have no opportunity to dissect after completing Lower Extremity Anatomy, although other courses often raise new questions for them. This course provides the facilities and material which will enable interested students to seek answers to some of those questions.