NURS 7672 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Life Span

Name: Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Life Span
Rating: 4.44 (54 reviews)

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.

Catalog text is imported from the reviewed Boston College course snapshot. Confirm eligibility in EagleApps.

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.44 / 5

Based on 54 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Andrew Dwyer
Spring 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.59/5
Carol Connolly
Summer 2025, Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.14/5

Sections

No current section details are available.