University of the People 3 credits HS
This course examines current understanding of human health and disease. Students will explore etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, outlook, and prevention of select diseases. Topics include conditions resulting from trauma; developmental, congenital, and childhood diseases; and diseases and conditions from each system in the human body. Learning Objectives and Outcomes: By the end of this course students will be able to: Identify and classify diseases and conditions that affect various body systems. Determine how genetic background and lifestyle choices are linked to increased risk of disease. Explain how a condition affecting one system affects other systems or the entire body. Describe diagnostic techniques used to identify or rule out disease and options available for treatment. Demonstrate appropriate research, writing, and citation skills. Course Schedule and Topics This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time). Week 1: Unit 1 - Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment & Immunological Diseases Week 2: Unit 2 - Diseases of the Blood and Lymphatics & Diseases of the Endocrine System Week 3: Unit 3 - Diseases of the Integumentary & Musculoskeletal Systems Week 4: Unit 4 - Neurologic Disorders & Diseases of the Eye and Ear Week 5: Unit 5 - Diseases of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems Week 6: Unit 6 - Diseases of the Digestive & Urinary Systems Week 7: Unit 7 - Diseases of the Male & Female Reproductive Systems and Breast Week 8: Unit 8 - Conditions Resulting from Trauma & Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases Week 9: Unit 9 - Course Review and Final Exam Learning Guide The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students. Unit 1: Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment & Immunological Diseases Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Complete and submit the Written Assignment Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 2: Diseases of the Blood and Lymphatics & Diseases of the Endocrine System Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete and submit the Written Assignment Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 3: Diseases of the Integumentary & Musculoskeletal Systems Peer assess Unit 2 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Take the Graded Quiz Unit 4: Neurologic Disorders & Diseases of the Eye and Ear Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete and submit the Written Assignment Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 5: Diseases of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems Peer assess Unit 4 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete and submit the Written Assignment Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 6: Diseases of the Digestive & Urinary Systems Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Take the Graded Quiz Unit 7: Diseases of the Male & Female Reproductive Systems and Breast Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete and submit the Written Assignment Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Unit 8: Conditions Resulting from Trauma & Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases Peer assess Unit 7 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post, comment, and rate in the Discussion Forum) Complete an entry in the Learning Journal Take the Self-Quiz Complete and submit the anonymous Course Evaluation Read the Unit 9 Learning Guide carefully for instructions on the Final Exam Take the Review Quiz Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven't already done so Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor
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