Johnson County Community College

Department of Life Sciences

Pathophysiology
The Syllabus

Lectures and Credits

About The Instructor :

Ateegh Al-Arabi, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Office Location : SCI 109
Office Telephone : 913-469-8500 ext.3398

Office Hours : Office hours are posted on office door

Course Prerequisites:

Anatomy,Human Physiology and chemistry courses as listed in the college's catalog

Course Description:

This introduction to the physiology of disease is designed to cover common disorders of the body from cellular level to the systemic level. Topics will include causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of disease.

Required Textbook:


Chowdrry, Phyllis. Pathophysiology with Practical Applications. W.C. Brown Publishers,Dubuque, Iowa.1993.

Recommended Supplemental Reference Texts:

1. Boyd's Introduction To The Study of Disease. Huntington Sheldon. 11th Ed. 1992.

2. McPhee, S.J.,Ligappa, V.R., Ganong, W.F., and Lange J.D. Pathophysiology of Disease an Introduction to Clinical Medicine. Appleton & Lange, Norwwalk, CT. 1995.

Method of Evaluation:

There will be (as many as possible) multiple choice examinations given at times will be announced. Each examination will be worth 100 points. The final examination will also be worth 100 points, and it will not be comprehensive.

Grading Scale



90 - 100 % A
80 - 89 %

 B
70 - 79 %

 C
60 - 69 %

 D
0 - 59 %

 F

Academic Policies:

1. Attendance and Test Make-up Policies:

To do well in scientific disciplines it is essential that class absences are kept to a minimum. In addition, in fairness to you and your classmates, tests must be taken on time. To encourage this, we will drop the lowest test score at the end of the semester, provided that all tests have been taken on time. This does not mean that if your grade is satisfactory you skip the last test. This would result in a zero score for that test and the loss of the option of dropping the lowest test score. Any excessive absence (more than six class hours and this includes time lost in tardiness),without extenuating circumstances, will also result in the loss of that option. As a general rule, any missed exams will produce a grade of zero and cannot be made up.

2. Rationale:

In order that we measure your progress and ability to grasp the concepts presented in pathophysiology, and help make the instructor's presentation more effective, asmany exams as possible ,each worth 100 point, will be administered during the semester. Multiple choice, true and false, and matching may be used. Other assignments used in grading may be given to you by your instructor, including quizzes (announced or unannounced), laboratory or other written work.

3. Study Assignment:

Each topic covered in lecture is reinforced by a corresponding section in the text. Other pathophysiology texts, references and articles are available in the library. If the particular topic still defies comprehension, come to your instructor's office, and we will discuss it on an individual basis.

4. Standards of Conduct:

As a future graduate of this college, you are expected to adhere to the highest professional, ethical, and personal standards of conduct. Any activities that violate the standards of student conduct specified in the College Catalog will form the basis of disciplinary action toward those involved.

Course Objectives :

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


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