Course objectives will be distributed for each module of BOD. For some modules, the objectives are general and apply to the entire block; for others, the objectives are specific to each lecture or class exercise. All of the course objectives are knowledge objectives. (We do not teach skills or behaviors in BOD). The knowledge objectives for each module might be characterized as follows:

1. Be able to describe the normal function of the organ system of interest
2. Be able to describe the important pathological processes, which can affect the organ of interest, including genetic abnormalities, ischemia, inflammation, neoplasia, anatomical derangement, autoimmune attack, and infection.
3. Be able to describe the impact of organ pathology on organ function, i.e. pathophysiology
4. Be able to identify the pertinent diagnositic tests, which would be useful to define the pathophysiology, and ultimately identify the pathological processes at work.
5. Be able to identify treatments and medications, which could be brought to bear to ameliorate the disease process.