NURS 2699 - Pathophysiology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43655,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Teresa Peck
Email: tmpeck@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Story, L. (2022). Pathophysiology: A practical approach, (5th edition) Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. | Story, L. (2022). |
HONORS CONTRACT OPTION AVAILABLE-“Honors students may contract this course for honors credit. Notify your instructor of your interest to discuss options, complete required paperwork, and submit to instructor by the semester deadline.”
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Required Textbook: Story, L. (2022). Pathophysiology: A practical approach, (5th edition) Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Required: Various supplemental materials on Black Board
Additional Course Materials
Supplemental on Black Board
ATI Testing and ATI Online Resources
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Review Syllabus Chapter 1 | Course Introduction Cellular Function Handout "Terms" Worksheet | Review Syllabus Read Chapter 1 |
| Thu | 8/27 | Chapter 1 | Cellular Function | Chapter 1- Review Book & Notes Work on "Terms" Worksheet |
| Tue | 9/1 | Chapter 2 | Immunity | Chapter 2-Read Book and Study Notes Complete "Terms" Worksheet |
| Thu | 9/3 | Chapter 2 | Immunity | Chapter 2-Read Book and Study Notes |
| Tue | 9/8 | Chapter 3 | Hematopoietic Function | Read Chapter 3 Study for Exam 1-Chapters 1, 2, 3 |
| Thu | 9/10 | Chapter 3 | Hematopoietic Function | Study Chapters 1, 2, 3 for Exam 1 |
| Tue | 9/15 | Chapter 4 | Exam 1-Chapters 1, 2, 3 first hour of class Cardiovascular Function Lecture second hour of class |
Read Chapter 4 |
| Thu | 9/17 | Chapter 4 | Cardiovascular Function | Chapter 4-Read Book and Study Notes |
| Tue | 9/22 | Chapter 4 | Cardiovascular Function | Chapter 4-Review Book and Study Notes |
| Thu | 9/24 | Chapter 4 | Cardiovascular Function | Chapter 4-Review Book and Study Notes Start Reading Chapter 5 |
| Tue | 9/29 | Chapter 5 | Respiratory Function | Read Chapter 5 |
| Thu | 10/1 | Chapter 5 | Respiratory Function | Chapter 5-Review Book and Study Notes Continue to review and study Chapter 4 content for exam |
| Tue | 10/6 | Chapter 5 | Respiratory Function | Review Chapters 4. 5 Content |
| Thu | 10/8 | Chapter 5 | Respiratory Function | Study Chapters 4, 5 content for exam |
| Tue | 10/13 | Chapter 6 | Exam 2-Chapters 4 and 5 first hour of class Fluid & Electrolytes/Acid Base Balance Lecture 2nd Hour of class |
Read Chapter 6 |
| Thu | 10/15 | Chapter 6 | Fluid & Electrolytes/Acid Base Balance | Chapter 6-Review Book and Study Notes |
| Tue | 10/20 | Chapter 6 | Fluid & Electrolytes/Acid Base Balance | Chapter 6- Review Book and Study Notes Chapter 7-Start Reading |
| Thu | 10/22 | Chapter 7 | Urinary Function | Read Chapter 7 |
| Tue | 10/27 | Chapter 7 | Urinary Function | Chapter 7-Review Book and Study Notes Review Chapter 6 Content for Exam |
| Thu | 10/29 | Chapter 9 | Gastrointestinal Function | Chapter 9-Read |
| Tue | 11/3 | Chapter 9 | Gastrointestinal Function | Chapter 9-Review book and Study Notes Review Chapters 6, 7 content for exam |
| Thu | 11/5 | Chapter 9 | Gastrointestinal Function | Chapters 6,7, 9 Review Book & Study Notes for Exam |
| Tue | 11/10 | Chapter 10 | Exam 3 Chapters 6, 7, 9 first hour of class Endocrine Function Lecture second hour of class |
Chapter 10-Read |
| Thu | 11/12 | Chapter 10 | Endocrine Function | Chapter 10-Review Book and Study Notes |
| Tue | 11/17 | Chapter 11 | Neurological Function | Chapter 11-Read Review Chapter 10 content for exam |
| Thu | 11/19 | Chapter 11 | Neurological Function | Chapter 11- Review Book and Study Notes |
| Tue | 11/24 | Chapter 11 | Neurological Function | Chapter 11-review Book and Study Notes |
| Thu | 11/26 | Happy Thanksgiving-no class today | Review Chapter 10, 11 content for exam | |
| Tue | 12/1 | Chapter 12 | Musculoskeletal Function | Chapter 12-Read |
| Thu | 12/3 | Chapter 12 | Musculoskeletal Function | Chapter 12-Review Book and Study Notes |
| Tue | 12/8 | Exam 4-Chapters 10, 11, 12 at 8 am |
Chapters 10,11,12- Review Book & Study Notes for Exam 4 | |
| Thu | 12/10 | No Class |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.