Student Learning Outcomes

• Compare and contrast normal physiology and pathophysiology observed in specific disease states.
• Demonstrate the ability to describe key interactions between organ systems including acid/base regulation, fluid balance, and metabolic regulation.
• Explain the mechanisms of cellular, cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, sensory, digestive, renal, and reproductive physiology, and the regulation of these mechanisms.
• Acquire laboratory-generated data and perform statistical analyses within the framework of the scientific method.
• Evaluate case studies by applying physiological principles on a molecular, cellular, organ, and systems level.
• Predict the outcome of laboratory exercises according to concepts, principles, and laws discussed in the course.