Biology 334                                PATHOPHYSIOLOGY                                      Fall 2002
                                                    General Information

WELCOME to Pathophysiology!!

Course Objectives:  This course concentrates on certain general disease processes and selected common and serious human diseases. By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1.  Understand and explain the concept of homeostasis and the relationships between homeostasis and disease.

2.  Describe the generalized cellular, circulatory, and immune responses to factors adversely affecting homeostasis.

3.  Given the name of a disease studied, name and/or explain the common contributing factors or causes and preventive measures; the organs and systems immediately affected and involved; the other organs and systems usually affected; the major signs and symptoms; the likely complications; and the major treatment strategies.

4.  Given the name of a disease studied, describe in sequence the structural and physiological changes that are its expected results if no treatment is initiated.

5.  Define and use important terms associated with pathophysiology and, given their definitions, name the terms defined.

These are general objectives. More specific objectives for each topic are included in the course booklet. The lecture and laboratory portions of this course will enable you to carry out these objectives. These two portions will be taught in a closely coordinated fashion on a flexible schedule.

Examinations:  See the syllabus for the test schedule. Tests will include material presented in lecture, material in the course booklet from lecture, assigned text readings, and material in other assignments. Test questions will be based on the objectives, required materials in the course booklet, and other objectives presented in class. Tests will not be cumulative.

The point value for each exam will be proportional to the amount of material required.

Make-up examinations will be given for serious reasons as judged by the instructor and if the student provides a written explanation. Requests for make-up tests should be made before or on the day of the regular exam. Contact the instructor in person, by phone, by note, or by messenger either directly or through the departmental secretary at HS230 (543-6490). Dates for make-up exams are Monday, Oct. 28 for lecture tests 1 and 2, and Wednesday, Dec. 4 for lecture tests 3 and 4. Class presentations on make‑up days will be recorded and will be available to students who take a make‑up exam.  A grade of zero will be given for exams that are not taken or made up.

Attendance:  Except for test days, no attendance record for lecture will be kept and attendance in lecture will not be used in the determination of grades. However, attendance will be taken during each lab session. Contact the instructor if you must be absent or if you come late or must leave early. Some aspects of lab work are not represented on tests and in the unlikely event of absences, a student's grade will be proportionately lowered by as much as thirty percent. In addition, attendance at all classes is strongly recommended since educational experiences obtained in class can be had at no other place or time. All students will be held responsible for all information, materials assignments, and announcements presented in class. Students should bring the course booklet to all lectures and should bring the text, lecture notes, and course booklet to all laboratory sessions.

Grading:  Your final grade will be determined mostly by your achievement on tests. Your test grades will be determined by the number of points you earn on the tests. The instructor reserves the right to alter your final grade by one, or rarely two, percentage points based on his evaluation of your effort, participation, and performance of assigned work. Your grade may also be changed based on attendance as noted above.

Academic Honesty:  The university policy on academic honesty as published in the student handbook and the university catalog will be in effect.

Special Help:  Office – HS224   Phone (410) 543-6488 or 543-6490 or 749-9229(home)
                        E-mail - agdigiovanna@salisbury.edu

        M    11-12,  4-5              T  (none)               W  10-12                 R  11-12            F  (none)

Individual help is available during regular office hours, during laboratory, and by appointment at any other time mutually agreed upon.

University Writing Requirement:  To meet the University's writing requirement, students will be asked to answer certain questions using complete sentences with proper grammar and spelling and, on occasion, complete paragraphs. These answers will be graded based on content and the following of proper rules of English composition. Several short written assignments will also be required.

Workload:  This is an intensive, difficult, and time-consuming course. To be highly successful, students should devote themselves to this course by limiting other unessential commitments.

Computers: Students are required to have an SU computer account and to use it frequently to receive course E-mail from instructors and to carry out course assignments. Students are expected to view images for the lecture notes and laboratories using on-campus computers. This is your semester reading assignment. See the Course Booklet for the URL addresses. This course is on WebCT.