HIMS 1180 - Disease Processes

4.5 Credits

This course introduces the fundamentals of human disease processes. Students gain knowledge in the study of the nature and description of disease, disease etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic evaluation procedures, complications, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention of disease. The course organizes the coverage of diseases by major body systems. It also explores bacteriology as related to health, immunology, and infectious diseases. Students apply the knowledge learned and use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to address case studies and complete team activities.

Prerequisites: (1) HIMS 1130 or HDIM 1001

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify diseases, their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Utilize appropriate reference materials efficiently to research and/or verify medical data.
Participate in class activities involving communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Integrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to career success in the health care field.
Answer correctly at least 70 percent of the questions on worksheets and quizzes.

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