531-201 Basic Principles of Pathology
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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.
Number of points: 12.5
Subject co-ordinators: Dr M M Ayers; Dr J R Underwood
Pre-requisites:
- 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.
Contact:
24 lectures (two per week) and 24 hours of practical work (two hours per week)
On completion students will:
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learn the basic principles of pathology through the study of the causes, mechanisms of development and the possible outcomes of disease;
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understand the defence and repair processes which are commonly used by the body when a malfunction of a tissue or organ occurs;
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comprehend the basic terminology of disease and repair mechanisms; and
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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.
Assessment:
A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination (70%) and two multiple choice question tests during the semester (15% each).
Prescribed texts:
- 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.