NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 病態生理學(3149)
(Eng.) Pathophysiology
Offering Dept Department of Veterinary Medicine
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher HSU, CHU-NING
Department Department of Veterinary Medicine/Undergraduate Language 中/英文 Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description Pathophysiology reveals the body changes caused by physical or chemical factors. The observation involves before, during, and after the occurrence of diseases. This course will introduce the factors and mechanisms related to disease development sequentially. The contents include the process of disease occurrence, factor-induced body regulation, and body modulation under abnormalities. Although the mechanism of pathophysiology is quite complex, it provides knowledge and differentiation before and after changing physiological function.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Based on a complete understanding of each organ system's regular physiology, this course not only introduces the abnormalities and changes in physiological condition, but also describes the specific responses and mechanisms of diseases. It will support students to have a correct evaluation and build a suitable treatment strategy with a better plan while facing diseases.
Discussion
Lecturing
Other
Written Presentation
Attendance
Assignment
Other
Oral Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Concepts of Health and Disease
Week 3 Cell Function and Growth
Week 4 Disorders of Neural Function (1)
Week 5 Disorders of Neural Function (2)
Week 6 Disorders of Special Sensory Function
Week 7 Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function
Week 8 Midterm Examination
Week 9 Disorders of Cardiovascular Function (1)
Week 10 Disorders of Cardiovascular Function (2)
Week 11 Disorders of Respiratory Function (1)
Week 12 Disorders of Respiratory Function (2)
Week 13 Disorders of Renal Function
Week 14 Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function (1)
Week 15 Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function (2)
Week 16 Final Examination
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
attendance and participation in class, quizzes, assignments
Textbook & other References
Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 2019, 10th Edition, Wolters Kluwer
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
i-learning (NCHU)
Office Hours
Thursday (12:00-13:00)
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
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