Course Description

This course reviews fundamental principles of pathology including Cell Injury, Cell and Tissue Adaptation, Cell Death, Acute and Chronic Inflammation, Tissue Repair, Necrosis, and Apoptosis. Various diagnostic testing and analysis through critical thinking skills will be stressed in order to prepare students for various healthcare careers.

Rationale

Principles of Pathology is intended primarily for graduate students with an interest in Biomedical research and various careers in medicine such as PA, MD, DO, DPM, and DDS. The course is designed to review all human pathology found in the human body. The link between structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) will be examined. Sufficient examples will be given that reflect God’s creative acts while studying His magnificent handiwork, the human body. Exploring the human body as a creation of the Almighty God brings glory to our Creator.

Measurable Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A.      Explain cell injury, cell death, and adaptation.

B.      Describe the mechanisms of inflammation and repair in the human body.

C.      Explain the tissue repair process.

D.     Describe pathological consequences of Neoplasia, and identify common bone tumors through the radiographic exam.

E.      Understand the role of Insulin, Diabetes Mellitus, and Diet in the pathological development of Atherosclerosis and its related complications such as Angina, Heart Attack, Stroke, Aneurysm, Transient Ischemic Attack, Intermittent Claudication, and Hypertension

F.      Explain the human body as a creation of the Almighty God that brings glory to the Creator as well as how pathology is a result of a fallen world.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

The student should study the Liberty University syllabus before completing the checklist given in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided promptly for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 500-600 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 300-400 words.

Pathology Study

1. Pathology Study: Bibliography

The student will write a 1-page bibliography in the current APA format that includes at least 6 references in addition to the Bible. At least 1 of the references must be from the textbook. At least 3 references must be from current material fewer than 5 years old. The other references may be older than 3 years in regard to the history of the pathology.

2. Pathology Study: Rough Draft

The student will create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 15 slides that focus on an assigned pathology of the body. The student must include a description of the historical background, symptoms, course, diagnostic tests, and historic treatment. The rough draft must include at least 3 of the 6 references used in the bibliography.

3. Pathology Study: Presentation

Using the revised rough draft, the student will create an audio/video presentation on the assigned pathology of the body. The presentation must be 15–30 minutes and contain at least 6 references other than the course textbook and the Bible.

Quizzes (4)

Each Quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules: weeks. Each Quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer questions, and have a time limit specified in the instructions.