NSG - 546 Developmental Physiology of the Fetus/Neonates

This course is designed to provide the student with greater depth of understanding of developmental physiology of the fetus and neonate. Principles of growth and development, genetics/teratogenesis, embryology, and maturation of organ systems as related to critical periods of intrauterine development, transition to extrauterine life, and through early infancy will be covered. Adaptation to physiologic stress and alterations from normal will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Advanced Physiology Credit Hours: (3)