Principles of Human Disease: Physiology and Pathology
HBTM 235
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Course Information
Description
This course covers the normal physiology and pathophysiology of selected organs, through lectures, readings, tutorials based on clinical cases, and patient presentations. Human biology is emphasized, with some examples also drawn from model organisms. Using a combination of lectures and case-based small group tutorials, the course will survey key areas of human physiology: covering the cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, and gastrointestinal systems, as well as neurobiology, endocrinology, cancer and immunology. Molecular and cellular approaches to drug discovery and therapeutics will also be presented where appropriate, with a particular emphasis on the current state-of-the-art in our scientific and clinical understanding, including stem cell engineering, gene therapy/gene editing, and chemical biology.
Course Notes
Course enrollment is open to graduate students from any program as well as undergraduates.
Recommended Prep
Knowledge of introductory biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology required (MCB52 and MCB54 or equivalent for undergraduates is recommended).
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
