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BIOE 550 001 (CRN: 15886)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR BIOENGINEE
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR BIOENGINEERS
Department: Bioengineering
Instructor: Nash, Amanda
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 2
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 5:19PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course explores fundamental biological mechanisms underlying human disease, from molecular and cellular dysfunction to tissue- and organ-level pathology. Students learn how genetic, environmental, and infectious factors interact to cause disease, with emphasis on molecular signaling, immune regulation, and systems-level consequences. While quantitative perspectives are welcome, the focus is on biological understanding and interpretation of disease processes. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Anatomy and Physiology, Cell Biology