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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Pathology

531-303 Cellular Pathology

Note:

Special requirements: Students must arrange projects before end of first semester. See Department for details.

Credit Points:

33.0

Coordinator:

Dr M M Ayers. Deputy Coordinator: Dr J R Underwood

Prerequisite/s:

General Pathology 531-301 or 531-302; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 521-211 + 521-212 and 521-221 + 521-222 (Before 1997: 521-201 and 521-202). Recommended: Pathology 531-304; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 521-301; Microbiology 526-304

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

39 hours lecture/seminars and 120 hours practical (ten a week for 12 weeks)

Objectives:

Students completing this subject should:

  • learn to appreciate the spectrum of cellular responses to injury and neoplasia, particularly relating to the response of organ systems to damaging events;

  • be prepared the student to assimilate the knowledge gained from the Molecular Pathology course (531-304);

  • participate actively in lecture/seminar sessions and, under supervision, carry out one practical project in Departmental or Hospital Pathology research laboratories. A list of projects from which students can choose, will be issued during Semester 1. Every effort to accommodate student preference will be made but final allocation will rest with the Department.

Content:

One project chosen from areas which include: neuropathology, forensic pathology, ophthalmic pathology, immunopathology, transplantation, toxicology, oncology, vascular pathology, virology, renal pathology, liver pathology, haematology.

Assessment:

Practical laboratory work, including work records; seminar presentation; a 2000-word project report; a 2-hour written exam.
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