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          PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC SYLLABUS
                  ANATOMY/PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
             Systems Pathology (7 cr.hrs.) 410 6200
                 Craig Mekow - Department Chair
                     Summer Trimester 1998


INSTRUCTOR:         Greg W. Taylor, M.S.,Ph.D.
OFFICE:             1st Floor Administration Bldg.
PHONE:              326-9789
E-Mail:             [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS:       12:00 - 1:00 , M,T,W,H,F or by appointment

PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

As a Pathology Department, our mission is to present to the chiropractic student a
foundation in public health, communicable disease, pathogenesis, immunology,
mechanisms of pathological change, and pertinent clinical presentation preparatory to
further studies in diagnosis and other clinical sciences.

CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

This course will provide the knowledge base in Systems Pathology that is a pre-requisite
to mastery of clinical competencies addressed in chiropractic sciences courses and in
the clinic.  With respect to the clinical compentencies set forth by the Council of
Chiropractic Education (CCE), foundation material in this course will contribute  to a
student's ability to perform:
     1.   Physical Examination
     2.   Diagnostic Studies
     3.   Diagnosis of Clinical Impression

COURSE WEB PAGE   (http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Classroom/9056)

The web site developed by Dr. Taylor provides both class overhead notes and more
extensive notes that are freely availble for student use.  In addition there are a number of
links to excellent pathology resources on the world wide net.

OSLD

"In compliance with College policy, if you are in need of any special accommodation for
this course because of a disability, please contact me or the OSLD.  For more details on
College policy regarding this area, please refer to the Handbook for Students with
Disabilities"

COURSE DESCRIPTION

     Systems Pathology 410 6201 - 7 CREDITS

The study of human pathology as it relates specifically to the major organ systems.  This
course will emphasize pathologic processes associated with the CNS, musculo-skeletal,
cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.

PRE-REQUISITES

1.   Prerequisites for Systems Pathology is the successful completion of
     Fundamentals of Pathology 40861.

2.   Systems Pathology is a prerequisite for Physical Diagnosis 70871.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

     1.   Integrate the concepts acquired in "Fundamentals of Pathology" and apply
          them to a systemic picture of human disease.
     2.   Provide the basis for an appreciation of the intricate relationships that exist
          between normal and pathological states.

CLASS PREPARATION

Lectures are presented with the implied understanding that students review the material
PRIOR to attending the related lecture.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance will not be recorded but is highly recommended for successful completion of
this course.

EXAM POLICY

All exams will be handed back after examination with the exception of make-up exams. 
In cases of examinations for 2 class sections, the early exam will be made available after
completion of the second section exam.

EXAMINATION POLICY: Make-up exams will cover the same material as covered on
the regularly scheduled exam and will carry an equal point value. The type of examination
is at the discretion of the professor but will cover equivalent material and subject
representation if a type other than standard multiple choice is used.

EXAMINATIONS: All examinations will be restricted to the material covered during each
examination period.  Each exam will cover material presented in the class notes,
textbook, as well as that presented in lecture.  The type of examination given will be at
the instructor's discretion and may be composed of multiple choice, fill-in, true/false,
matching, and/or essay questions.

Missed Examinations:

     1.   A student will be allowed to make-up only ONE missed examination
          including the final exam.  In cases of serious illness or family tragedy,
          consideration of a second make-up exam will be given if documentation is
          provided.
     2.   A student missing an examination will take a make-up examination, during a
          scheduled make-up period.  The make-up period for ALL missed
          examinations, except the final exam, will be scheduled on the Tuesday of
          the last week of classes at 3:45 p.m.
     3.   Failure to make-up an examination at the assigned time and place will
          result in a grade of zero (0) for that examination.
     4.   The make-up period is only for a missed exam, NOT to improve a grade on
          a previous exam.
     5.   A student missing the final examination will receive a grade "6" (incomplete)
          and will make-up the examination by writing the final at a scheduled make-up period during the second week of the following trimester.  Failure to
          comply will result in a NO CREDIT issued for the course and the course will
          have to be repeated.

TEXT
Kumar, V., Cotran, R. S. & Robbins, F.J. (1997).  Basic pathology 6th ed. Philadelphia: 
Saunders. 

OTHER REFERENCES
Cotran, Kumar, Robbins, Pathologic Basis of Disease, 5th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders,
1994.
Stevens, Alan, Pathology, Mosby, London, 1995.
Chandrasoma, Parakarma, Concise Pathology, Appleton and Lange, Norwalk,
Connecticut, 1991.
Rubin, E. and Farber, J. L., Essential Pathology, J.B. Lippincott Company: Philadelphia,
1990.
Govan, A.D., MacFarlane, P.S., and Callander, R., Pathology Illustrated, 3/e, 
Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1991.
Schroeder, Steven A., Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, Appleton and Lange,
Norwalk, Connecticut, 1993.

COURSE OUTLINE

I    CNS/PNS
II   Musculoskeletal
III  Cardiovascular (Arteries/Veins)
IV   Cardiovascular (Heart)
V    Respiratory
VI   GI

EVALUATION (Exam dates may change at any time)
Total Points 
EXAM I     45  July 28
EXAM II    45  Aug 20
EXAM III   45  Sept 17
FINAL      45  College schedule
TOTAL     180

GRADING PROCEDURES

Grades will be given according to the following criteria:

                    90-100%        =    A(4)
                    80-89%         =    B(3)
                    70-79%         =    C(2)
                    Below 70%      =    NO CREDIT (8)
If a student does not want there grade posted with their matric number please
contact the instructor prior to the first exam.

COURSE TOPICS

     CNS
          Normal Cells and Reaction to Injury
          Edema, Herniation, and Hydrocephalus
          Vascular Diseases
          Central Nervous System Trauma
          Congenital Malformations and Perinatal Brain Injury
          Infections of the Nervous System
          Neoplasms of the Central Nervous System
          Primary Diseases of Myelin
          Degenerative Diseases
          Inborn Errors of Metabolism
          Acquired Metabolic and Toxic Disturbances
          Degenerative Diseases

     PNS
          Normal Structure and General Reactions of Motor Unit
          Inflammatory Neuropathies
          Hereditary Neuropathies
          Acquired Metabolic and Toxic Neuropathies
          Traumatic Neuropathies
          Peripheral Nerve Tumors

     Skeletal Muscle
          Muscle Atrophy
          Myasthenia Gravis
          Inflammatory Myopathies
          Muscular Dystrophies
          Soft Tissue Tumors

     Skeletal System
          Congenital and Hereditary Diseases of Bone
          Osteoporosis and Acquired Metabolic Diseases
          Osteomyelitis
          Paget's Disease
          Bone Tumors
          
     Joints
          Osteoarthritis
          Rheumatoid Arthritis
          Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
          Infectious Arthritis
          Crystal Arthropathies
          Systemic Lupus Erythematosus/Progressive Systemic Sclerosis

     Blood Vessels
          Arteriosclerosis
          Atherosclerosis
          Hypertension and Arteriolosclerosis
          Vasculitis
          Aneurysms
          Veins and Lymphatics
          Tumors

     Heart
          Effects of Aging
          Heart Failure
          Ischemic Heart Disease
          Hypertensive Heart Disease
          Cor Pulmonale
          Valvular Heart Disease
          Primary Myocardial Disease
          Congenital Heart Disease
          Pericardial Disease
          Cardiac Tumors

     Respiratory System
          Atelectasis
          Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
          Restrictive Disease
          Vascular Lung Disease
          Pulmonary Infections
          Tumors
          Pleura
          Upper Respiratory Tract Lesions

     Gastrointestinal Tract
          Esophagus
               Congenital anomalies
               Motor Dysfunction
               Varices
               Esophagitis
               Tumors
          Stomach
               Congenital anomalies
               Gastritis
               Gastric ulceration
               Tumors
          Intestines
               Congenital anomalies
               Vascular disorders
               Malabsorption
               Idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease
               Diverticulosis
               Bowel obstruction
               Tumors


STUDENT CONDUCT

     AT ALL TIMES you will be expected to act in accordance with and be held
accountable to student ethics codes.  The professions of Chiropractic and health
care in general DEMAND the highest level of dedication to professional integrity and
conduct.  The responsibility of the public's health is an issue that WILL NOT BE
COMPROMISED.  Unprofessional behavior may result in withdrawal from the class and
issuance of an automatic grade of NO CREDIT.

This syllabus was revised on June 9, 1998