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Pathophysiology of Human Disease
EH 208

Jointly Offered with: Faculty of Arts & Sciences as BPH 210

Course Information

Description

Surveys major human disease problems in the cardiovascular, respiratory, hematopoietic, reproductive and gastrointestinal systems. Emphasis on understanding the pathophysiologic basis of common disease manifestations and the pathogenesis of the disease process. Relevant public health perspectives on the epidemiology or control of diseases are also integrated.

Course Note: Cross-listed course, HSPH students must register for HSPH course. Prior coursework in normal physiology is recommended but not mandatory

Class Notes

THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
 
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | EH Department Students
Wave 2 | Open Enrollment
Wave 3 | Open Enrollment
 
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 1/8/2026 11:00 AM - 1/18/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 1/19/2026 12:00 AM - 1/21/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 1/22/2026 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
 
Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts)
 
**Cross-Registrants and Non-Degree Students will be enrolled on a space available basis after the enrollment deadline for the course

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 5
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Course Component Seminar
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HSPH Student Option (Audit, Ordinal, Pass/Fail)
Course Requirements Students outside of HSPH must request instructor permission to enroll in this course