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 531-201 Basic Principles of Pathology-Science

Note

This subject will run concurrently with 531-202 (Optometry).

Students are reminded that entry into any of the 300-level pathology subjects requires the subjects Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 521-211/221 and 521-212/222.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Dr M M Ayers; Dr J R Underwood

Prerequisites

Biology 600-141 and 600-142; chemistry 610-141 and 610-142

Recommended: anatomy and cell biology 516-201

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

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

Subject Description

On completion 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; and

  • 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; and growth disorders including neoplasia.

Assessment

A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination worth 70% of total marks; two multiple choice question tests during the semester worth 15% each of total marks.

Prescribed Texts
  • V Kumar, R S Cotran, S L Robbins, Basic Pathology. latest edition, W B Saunders Co.
    or
    E Rubin and J L Farber, Essential Pathology. latest edition, J B Libbincott Co. Note: Students intending to complete a major in pathology may purchase the larger text: R S Cotran, Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, Saunders, latest edition. OR: E Rubin, J L Farber Pathology, Lippincott, latest edition.
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