UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NURSING COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2015 COURSE NUMBER NUR 3129 Section 11HD – COURSE Pathophysiology and Psychopathology CREDITS 4 PLACEMENT BSN Program: 1st Semester Upper Division PREREQUISITES Admission to Upper Division BSN Program COREQUISITES None FACULTY OFFICE PHONE OFFICE HOURS David J Derrico RN, MSN HPNP 352-273-6341 Thursday 0830-1030 Assistant Clinical Professor 3202 (cell) 352-562-6305 COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to examine pathophysiology and psychopathology related to human illness within a systems framework. Emphasis is on understanding pathophysiology and psychopathology as alterations in normal functioning of individual client subsystems. Focus is on presentation of selected pathophysiology and psychopathology and subsequent symptomatology in diverse clients across the lifespan. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Utilize principles from the biological and behavioral sciences to understand pathophysiological and psychopathological processes across the lifespan. Explain relationships pathophysiological processes, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and clinical manifestations of selected illnesses. Identify genetic factors that influence pathophysiological and psychopathological processes in diverse clients. Distinguish differences between developmental physiological alterations and pathophysiological processes. Explain psychological processes associated with functional alterations in clients behavior. Differentiate between developmental and behavioral alterations in clients across the life span. COURSE SCHEDULE Friday 0830-1235 G101
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF NURSING COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2015 COURSE NUMBER NUR 3129 – Section 11HD COURSE Pathophysiology and Psychopathology CREDITS 4 PLACEMENT BSN Program: 1st Semester Upper Division PREREQUISITES Admission to Upper Division BSN Program COREQUISITES None FACULTY OFFICE PHONE OFFICE HOURS David J Derrico RN, MSN HPNP 352-273-6341 Thursday 0830-1030 Assistant Clinical Professor 3202 (cell) 352-562-6305 COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to examine pathophysiology and psychopathology related to human illness within a systems framework. Emphasis is on understanding pathophysiology and psychopathology as alterations in normal functioning of individual client subsystems. Focus is on presentation of selected pathophysiology and psychopathology and subsequent symptomatology in diverse clients across the lifespan. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Utilize principles from the biological and behavioral sciences to understand pathophysiological and psychopathological processes across the lifespan. Explain relationships pathophysiological processes, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and clinical manifestations of selected illnesses. Identify genetic factors that influence pathophysiological and psychopathological processes in diverse clients. Distinguish differences between developmental physiological alterations and pathophysiological processes. Explain psychological processes associated with functional alterations in clients behavior. Differentiate between developmental and behavioral alterations in clients across the life span. COURSE SCHEDULE Friday 0830-1235 G101