This course is devoted to the exploration of human pathology. Pathology is the branch of medical science that studies the causes, nature, and effects of diseases. This course of study begins with an introduction to pathology terminology, predisposing factors of diseases, diagnosis, prognosis, and disease treatments. Following the introduction, the course proceeds into a study of the immune system, then goes into infectious diseases and their transmission. Other types of diseases, such as genetic disorders, cancer, and reproductive pathology are also studied.