Academic Catalogs

DMS A161: Pathophysiology

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Top Code 122700 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Units 3 Total Units 
Hours 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

Specific study of pathophysiological mechanisms related to diagnostic medical sonography. PREREQUISITE: DMS A123. COREQUISITE: DMS A165. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Integrate and analyze knowledge of pathophysiology related to diagnostic medical sonography and differentiate between normal and abnormal sonographic findings.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Describe pathophysiological concepts related the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
  • 2. Describe pathophysiological concepts related to the male GU and scrotum.
  • 3. Identify pathophysiological concepts related to the liver.
  • 4. Describe pathophysiological concepts related to the gallbladder.
  • 5. Describe pathophysiological concepts related to the pancreas.
  • 6. Describe pathophysiological concepts related to the kidneys.
  • 7. Identify pathophysiological concepts related to the urinary bladder.
  • 8. Identify pathophysiological concepts related to the female and male breast.
  • 9. Identify pathophysiological concepts related to the adrenals and retroperitoneum.
  • 10. Discuss and describe altered cells, tissue biology, inflammation and neoplasms.

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)
  • DE Live Online Lecture (02S)