Program Overview

Introduction to Pathophysiology: Disease States in the Human Body

Course Overview

An introductory course that provides an overview of the mechanisms and consequences of disease based on physiological dysfunction in the major organ systems.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online
• Cost: Starting at $950.00

What You Can Learn

• Identify the interaction of human physiology and organ-specific diseases
• Explore signs and symptoms of cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases
• Identify the association between health-related behaviors and diseases

About This Course

This course is designed as an overview of the mechanisms and consequences of disease based on physiological dysfunction in the major organ systems. Each organ system is introduced by a brief and basic review covering normal structure and function, followed by the pathology and some common disorders of each system. Discussion includes common clinical presentations of disease and the mechanisms underlying signs and symptoms. Diseases covered include cardiovascular, cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, hepatitis, infections, and diseases of the kidney and cardiovascular system (some topics may vary by quarter).

Course Schedule

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 30 - June 14
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Helder Araujo
• Fee: $950.00
• Notes: Enrollment deadline: April 5, 2026. Internet access required. Materials required.
• Deadline: Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 22 - September 6
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Helder Araujo
• Fee: $950.00
• Notes: Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026. Internet access required. Materials required.
• Deadline: Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026

Course Requirements

• (Optional) Book: Understanding Pathophysiology
• Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date.