NURS 7672 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Life Span
This course focuses on the processes that underlie diseases and dysfunctions that affect individuals across the lifespan. The emphasis is on central concepts of pathophysiology, including alterations in cellular communication, genetic mechanisms, homeostasis, cell growth regulation, metabolism, immunity, and inflammation. These concepts are then applied in a systematic survey of diseases within body systems. Current research, clinical examples, and application to advanced nursing practice are incorporated throughout the course.
Course overview
- Department
- Nursing
- School
- CSON
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring, Every Summer
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing, enrollment in graduate program in School of Nursing or permission of the instructor.
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.44 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.53 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Andrew A Dwyer | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 7–9 hrs/week | 9 of 9 |
| Fall 2025 | Andrew A Dwyer | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 10+ hrs/week | 38 of 43 |
| Summer 2025 | Carol Connolly | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 6 |
| Spring 2025 | Carol Connolly | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 10+ hrs/week | 3 of 3 |