2020-2021 College Catalog

SCIE 301 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I

Focuses on disease processes and pharmacological treatments from a physiologic and developmental perspective. The pathophysiologic content addresses mechanisms of disease, etiology, clinical manifestations, analyses of laboratory data, and primary medical and surgical interventions. The pharmacological interventions are grounded in the physiology and pathophysiology of disorders, including the mechanism of action, use, administration, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, and specific care considerations. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites for nursing majors: BIOL 206, BIOL 207, CHEM 105 OR CHEM 107, CHEM 107L OR CHEM 108, CHEM 108L OR CHEM 109, SCIE 144, AND NURS 134.  Prerequisites for non-majors: permission of instructor required on a seat available basis.
 

Credits

3