LAN400 Introduction to Pathology

This course provides an overview of human pathology, i.e., the causes, mechanisms, effects and patterns of disease. It introduces the common basic concepts and terminology that are applied to a variety of different pathological diseases. These include, among others, injury to cells and tissues, developmental disorders, inflammation and repair mechanisms, exposure to environmental substances (toxins, drugs), and neoplasia. Prerequisite(s): LAN200 or equivalent, LAN205 or LAN304 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours