1. compare and contrast physiologic changes over the life span;
2. analyze the relationship between normal physiology and pathological phenomena
produced by altered states across the life span;
3. synthesize and apply current research-based knowledge regarding pathological
changes in selected disease states;
4. describe the developmental physiology, normal etiology, pathogenesis, and
clinical manifestations of commonly found/seen altered health states; and
5. analyze physiologic responses to illness and treatment modalities.
