Walden University NURS 6501 NURS 6501 Course Schedule updated 2022

Week 1 Basic Concepts of Physiology and Factors That Influence Disease Resources Required Readings • Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2017). Understanding pathophysiology (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. o Chapter 1, “Cellular Biology” o Chapter 2, “Genes and Genetic Diseases” o Chapter 4, “Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology” • Hammer, G. D., & McPhee, S. J. (2019). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. o Chapter 2, “Genetic Disease” o Chapter 5, “Neoplasia” Required Media • Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012d). Intro to advanced pathophysiology. Baltimore, MD: Author. Optional Resources (if applicable) are listed in the Learning Resources area for the week. Discussion Factors That Influence Disease By Day 3 Post a brief description of a patient scenario involving the disorder and the factor you selected. Explain how the factor might impact your selected disorder, as well as potential associated alterations and symptoms. Finally, explain the pathophysiology of the associated alterations, including changes in cellular function. 2 © 2019 Laureate Education, Inc. Week 1 Basic Concepts of Physiology and Factors That Influence Disease Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses. By Day 6 Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who selected different disorders and factors than you. See the Week 1 Discussion area for complete instructions. Quiz Week 1 Quiz This week’s Quiz covers the content you have explored this week. The Quiz may include the following topics: • Normal cellular function and structure across the lifespan • Genetics • Principles of developmental physiology • Synaptic transmission By Day 7 Be sure to complete this week’s Quiz. See the Week 1 Quiz area for complete instructions. Week 2 Compensatory Mechanisms Resources Required Readings • Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2017). Understanding pathophysiology (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. o Chapter 6, “Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing” o Chapter 7, “Adaptive Immunity” o Chapter 8, “Infection and Defects in Mechanism of Defense” o Chapter 9, “Stress and Disease” o Chapter 10, “Biology of Cancer” o Chapter 11, “Cancer Epidemiology” o Chapter 12, “Cancer in Children and Adolescents” o Chapter 38, “Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System” 3 © 2019 Laureate Education, Inc. Week 2 Compensatory Mechanisms o Chapter 39, “Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function” o Chapter 40, “Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children” o Chapter 41, “Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument” o Chapter 42, “Alterations of Integument in Children” • Hammer, G. D., & McPhee, S. J. (2019). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. o Chapter 3, “Disorders of the Immune System” o Chapter 8, “Diseases of the Skin” o Chapter 24, “Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease” Required Media • Zimbron, J. (2008). Mind maps—Dementia, endocarditis, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [PDF]. Retrieved from Optional Resources (if applicable) are listed in the Learning Resources area for the week. Assignment Application: Adaptive Response To complete Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the f