Tufts University MOOC Pathophysiology of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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PPY224 Pathophysiology of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Spring 2005

Provider: Tufts University

Description: The endocrine system has always had a certain mystique among scientists, clinicians and the general public. More recently, new hormones and complex endocrine pathways have been discovered that have increased our understanding of normal human physiology and behavior and provided insights into the pathophysiology of various diseases. As a result of these recent advances, the endocrine system has assumed a prominent role in our understanding and management of common medical conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and aging. This course provides a brief review of endocrine physiology. The course teaches the pathophysiology of each of the following endocrine areas through didactic lectures and small group discussions. It covers adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla (catecholamine excess), disorders of calcium metabolism (hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia), diabetes mellitus, obesity and the metabolic syndrome: pathogenesis, complications and management, obesity: pathogenesis, complications and management, thyroid disease, hypothalamic and pituitary disease, hypoglycemia, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The student wil learn the mechanism of action of the various medications used in the treatment of endocrine disorders as a way to emphsize physiology and pathophysiology. The concepts and facts learned during the lectures will be applied to solve clinical problems in the small group discussion sessions. The small group sessions prepare students to handle endocrine cases during their clinical years and prepare them for the USMLE exams as well.

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Date Published: 2009-06-03T20:00:00

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Tufts University MOOC Introduction to Modern Physics

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PHY-13 Introduction to Modern Physics, Fall 2004

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Description: The course covers principles and concepts of Special and General Relativity; origins of Quantum Mechanics; quantum structure of atoms, molecules, solids; applications to lasers and microelectronics; nuclear and particle physics; and cosmology.

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Date Published: 2009-06-03T20:00:00

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Tufts University MOOC Biology of Water and Health

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MPH/CEE241 Biology of Water and Health, Fall 2007

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Description: This interdepartmental course explores the multi-faceted ways in which water and human health are related. This includes the influence of waterborne pathogens on human and environmental health, as well as by identifying the central role of water in preserving health through adequate sanitation and hygiene. Above and beyond this classic lens for examining water and health, the course explores social, economic, and behavioral dimensions in a global context. The course allows participants to become familiar with different disciplinary approaches for addressing the biological linkages between water and health.

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Date Published: 2010-01-04T19:00:00

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Tufts University MOOC - Producing Films For Social Change

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EXP-0053-CF Producing Films for Social Change, Fall 2005

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Description: This is an intensive, hands-on editorial and production course in which students pitch their ideas and then research, report, produce, shoot, write, and edit their own short documentary films on social issues affecting the local community, the U.S., or the world. Readings and discussions focus on current news, media ethics, media literacy, the declining credibility of the press, journalists? responsibilities to the public, social justice issues, First Amendment principles, corporate media ownership, media images of women and people of color, and the powerful role of media (TV news, documentaries, new media, digital storytelling) as tools for civic engagement and positive social change. We will cover the basic principles and techniques of video journalism, including directing, lighting, camera work, composition, interviewing, and character development. The classroom will be run like a newsroom, working collaboratively under deadlines with editorial guidance from Senior and Executive Producers. Students work in production teams on their films. The aim of this course is to help students become media literate and to sharpen their skills as producers and consumers of news through screenings, critiques, and guest lectures by prominent journalists, filmmakers, activists, and policy makers. This course is sponsored by the Communications and Media Studies program and the The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University. Please visit their websites for more information about the media studies program and related courses.

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Date Published: 2010-01-31T19:00:00

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Tufts University - Promoting Positive Development Among Youth

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CD 85 Promoting Positive Development Among Youth, Spring 2006

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Description: Applied developmental science (ADS) uses research about human development to inform programs and policies pertinent to topics of social importance. Students integrate readings and class discussions of ADS theory and research with information about community-based programs. The focal topic of the seminar varies each semester, for example, building civil society through community-based child development programs, promoting the positive development of teenage mothers and their infants, or promoting healthy alternatives to interpersonal, family, and community service.  The focus this semester will be a discussion and analysis of national, and in particular, international perspectives on promoting positive development through youth participation in, and leadership of, civil society. The course will present the work of scholars and practitioners who have pursued (a) the building of civil society through the strategy of youth civic engagement and the fostering of healthy individual development; and (b) the promotion of positive development through engaging youth in their communities and in building democratic institutions. Course readings and discussions will be supplemented (as much as is feasible) by lectures from leading scholars, policy makers, practitioners, and philanthropists interested in these connections between youth development and civil society
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Date Published: 2009-06-03T20:00:00

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MOOC on Zoological Medicine from Tufts University

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326 Zoological Medicine 2008, Spring and Fall 2008

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Description: The core curriculum in Zoological Medicine at Tufts is presented in two separate, but continuous courses: Introduction to Zoological Medicine and Zoological Medicine. Zoological medicine has recently been adopted as a universal term to be applied to all non-traditional species, including wildlife, zoo species, companion exotic animals, pet birds, marine mammals, and fish. As stated in the "American College of Zoological Medicine recommendations on veterinary curricula" article (Stoskopf, MK, Paul-Murphy, J, Kennedy-Stoskopf, S, and Kaufman, G., JAVMA December 1, 2001 (Volume 219, No. 11)): "Zoological Medicine integrates veterinary medicine and the principles of ecology and conservation as applied in both natural and artificial environments." In these two courses we will also include domestic poultry (technically a domestic food animal) as part of our avian section. The introductory course (Spring 2nd year) develops the topic of conservation medicine and introduces the career options involved with this diverse group of animals in a variety of settings. General concerns with diagnosis, treatment and animal restraint are also discussed in preparation for the clinical material. A detailed taxonomic review of health issues in non traditional species and poultry is presented in Zoological Medicine (3rd year). Students should take away from these courses an appreciation for the value of understanding the health of a diverse group of animals in the context of general veterinary medicine. We intend that this understanding, along with a greater appreciation of the interconnectedness of all living things, will empower students to become effective animal advocates regardless of the student's particular interest or chosen specialty. The introductory course is organized into three main sections. The first section "Conservation Medicine" introduces fundamental principles in conservation biology, ecology and environmental health assessment as a foundation for understanding wild animals and their diseases in a wider framework. The second section "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges" introduces topics common to many of the taxonomic groups including wildlife immobilization and restraint, basic diagnostic sampling and finding creative solutions to therapeutic challenges. The third and final section "Career Tracks in Zoological Medicine" deals with the main career paths currently defined to deal with the majority of these species. The main course (Zoological Medicine) is organized into three main parts based on taxonomic groupings. The first part "Invertebrate, Amphibian, Fish, and Reptile Medicine" presents the basic health issues of these four groups. Part 2 includes a detailed presentation of basic avian health issues. Part 3 deals with the health of selected mammals in both free-ranging and captive settings.

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Date Published: 2010-03-14T20:00:00

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Languages: English

Veterinary Respiratory Pathophysiology

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213 Veterinary Respiratory Pathophysiology, Fall 2005

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Description: The course learning objectives for Veterinary Respiratory Pathophysiology are:To review the basics of respiratory physiology and structure as a background for understanding abnormal lung function during pathological states.To develop an organized approach for evaluation of the veterinary patient with respiratory disease, including understanding the range of diagnostic methods available (from least-most invasive), learning to interpret results and understand possible complications.To present in detail the various agents of respiratory system disease, including infectious agents, immune and inflammatory mechanisms, and neoplastic transformation.To consider in detail the interaction of these disease-causing agents with major regions of the respiratory system: the upper respiratory tract, the airways, the vasculature, the parenchyma, and the pleura and mediastinum.To describe the state-of-the-art in pulmonary function testing in veterinary patients, including contemporary methods and interpretation.To consider in detail the range of respiratory disease and pathophysiology in major species groups of veterinary patients, including small animals, horses, cattle, swine and small ruminants, and laboratory animals.To integrate through case discussions in the clinical-pathologic conference (CPC) the pathophysiologic principles and case management. This will include group discussion of diagnostic methods, patient assessment, and pathophysiology.

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Date Published: 2009-06-03T20:00:00

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Languages: English