pathophysiology

 

You will select a disease/condition and develop a concept map. A concept map is a visual representation of interrelated concepts, systems, or processes. To better understand concept maps, review these web resources: 

A definition of a concept map and also a concept map of a concept map: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_mapLinks to an external site. 

A concept map definition and resource site: http://users.edte.utwente.nl/lanzing/cm_home.htmLinks to an external site.. 

There are many web-based applications to allow you to build your concept map including: https://www.mindmeister.com/welcome?product=1Links to an external site. or http://cmap.ihmc.us/Links to an external site.. or you can use Word or PowerPoint to do concept maps.  

Ensure your cover sheet (in APA), concept map, references (again in APA). You will also upload a PDF version of your concept map to the discussion forum for peer review. 

Suggested topics are common diseases such as peptic ulcer disease.