531-201 Basic Principles of Pathology-Science

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.

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

Recommended: anatomy and cell biology 516-201

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.

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.

• 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.