MCCCD Program Description

Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for HMC

Course: HMC200

First Term: 2020 Fall 1

Clock Hours: 180
Grading Basis: CLK

Description: This course surveys common disease states and conditions that impact each of the major body systems and the reproductive process. Topics include disease etiology; signs and symptoms of diseases and conditions; prognosis of diseases and conditions; and pharmacological concepts related to drug nomenclatures, sources of drugs, drug actions and dosage, and routes of drug administration.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare mechanisms involved in disease states including predisposing factors and disease pathways. (I) 2. Differentiate between the definitions and characteristics of signs and symptoms of diseases and conditions. (I) 3. Outline the etiologies, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria used for diseases and conditions that impact each of the major body systems. (II-IV) 4. Determine prevention and prognosis criteria for diseases and conditions that impact each of the major body systems. (II-IV) 5. Describe diagnostic testing and pharmaceutical interventions used to treat diseases and conditions of each of the major body systems. (V) 6. Distinguish among the chemical, generic, and trade names of drugs. (V) 7. Explain routes of drug administration. (V) 8. Explain the uses and side effects of selected drug classifications related to each of the major body systems and neoplastic conditions. (V) 9. Identify abbreviations and symbols used in pharmacology. (V) 10. Compare the incidence and prevalence of common disease states at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. (VI) 11. Evaluate cultural implications that impact diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions in the U.S. and abroad. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Disease, disorder, and syndrome A. Pathology B. Etiology C. Predisposing factors D. Diagnosis E. Prognosis F. Treatment G. Ethics II. Mechanisms of disease A. Heredity B. Trauma C. Infection D. Nutrition E. Immunity F. Aging G. Death III. Body system diseases, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments A. Neoplasms B. Infections C. Musculoskeletal diseases and disorders D. Blood and blood-forming diseases and disorders E. Cardiovascular diseases and disorders F. Respiratory diseases and disorders G. Lymphatic diseases and disorders H. Digestive diseases and disorders I. Liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic diseases and disorders J. Urinary diseases and disorders K. Endocrine diseases and disorders L. Nervous diseases and disorders M. Eye and ear diseases and disorders N. Reproductive diseases and disorders O. Integumentary diseases and disorders IV. Other diseases and disorders A. Genetic and developmental diseases and disorders B. Childhood diseases and disorders C. Mental health diseases and disorders V. Pharmacology A. Chemical names B. Generic names C. Trade names D. Routes of administration E. Drug classifications F. Abbreviations and symbols VI. Public health factors A. Epidemiology B. Disease prevalence C. Disease frequency D. Cultural implications of disease and treatment

Clock Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 5-6-2020

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