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 531-201 Basic Principles of Pathology - Science

Note

This subject will run concurrently with 531-202 (Optometry), 531-203 (Physiotherapy) and 531-305 (Optometry).

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr M M Ayers, Dr J R Underwood

Prerequisites

600-141 and 600-142 Biology; Chemistry 610-141 + 610-142; Anatomy and Cell Biology 516-201.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

24 lectures (2 per week) and 24 hours practical (2 hour per week)

Subject Description

Students will

  • learn the basic principles of Pathology through the study of the causes, mechanisms of development and the possible outcomes of disease;

  • understand the defence and repair processes which are commonly used by the body when a malfunction of a tissue/organ occurs;

  • comprehend the basic terminology of disease and repair mechanisms;

  • be supported in appreciation of the principles by practical sessions studying microscopic pathological specimens.

The topics covered include cell injury; repair, regeneration, fibrosis; infectious disease; immunopathology; haemo-dynamic disorders; vascular disease; growth disorders including neoplasia; environmental and nutritional pathology.

Assessment

A 2.5 hour end-of-semester written examination, 2 multiple choice examinations to be held during the semester.

Prescribed Texts
  • Kumar V, Cotran RS, Robbins SL, Basic Pathology. Latest Edition, WB Saunders Co. or Rubin E &.
  • Farber J.L, Essential Pathology. Latest Edition, J.B. Libbincott.
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