Introduction to Principles of Diseases

An introduction to pathology that focuses on nature and causes of diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal and hepato-biliary systems, genito-urinary, and endocrine systems. A study of diseases of the nervous system, skeletal system, respiratory, cardio-vascular, and hematopoietic diseases; miscellaneous diseases related to nutrition and immune system. This course offers students information on the pathologic appearance of common diseases on a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures.