531-202 Basic Principles of Pathology-Optometry

This subject will run concurrently with 531-201 (Science).

Enrolment in BOptom.

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.