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, 521-212 and 521-220.

Biology 650-141 and 650-142 (prior to 2004: 600-141 and 600-142); chemistry 610-141 and 610-142 (or 610-121 and 610-122).

BBiomedSc students: Biology 650-131 and 650-132 (prior to 2004: 600-131 and 600-132); chemistry 610-051 and 610-052.

Recommended: anatomy and cell biology 516-201.

On completion students should:

• 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 or 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 and fibrosis; infectious disease; immunopathology; haemo-dynamic disorders; vascular disease; and growth disorders including neoplasia.

Two multiple choice question tests during the semester (15% each); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (70%).

• V Kumar, R S Cotran and 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, latest edition, Saunders. or E Rubin and J L Farber, Pathology, latest edition, Lippincott.