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301299 (v.2) Pathophysiology 331


 

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

8472 (v.11) Physiology 231 or any previous version
AND
8846 (v.7) Physiology 232 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Principles of disease processes - causes, medical procedures, cell injury, inflammation and tissue repair and abnormal growth patterns. Roles of the blood cells and immune system in disease. Cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Musculoskeletal disorders. Metabolic and urinary system diseases. Diseases of the nervous system.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described the main structural and functional changes produced by disease processes at the cell level. Developed the ability to identify and describe the main structural and functional changes involved in disease processes in selected body systems, and compare and contrast these changes with normal structure and function. Developed the ability to identify cause and effect relationships in disease processes. Applied principles of disease processes in problem solving/case history scenarios. Applied appropriate medical terminology in describing disease processes.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Adams J.C. and Hamblen D.L., (1992), Outline of Fractures, 10th ed.,Churchill Livingstone. Adams J.C. and Hamblen D.L., (1995), Outline of Orthopaedics, 12th ed., Churchill Livingstone. Cotran R.S., Kumar V., Collins T., Robbins S.L. and Schmitt B., (1999), Pathologic Basis of Disease, 6th ed., WB Saunders. Larsen W.J., (1997), Human Embryology, 2nd ed.,Churchill Livingstone. Stevens A. and Lowe J., (2001), Pathology,2nd ed.,Mosby.

Unit Texts:

Underwood J.C.E., (2000), General and Systematic Pathology, 3rd ed., Churchill Livingstone OR Rubin E., (2001) Essential Pathology, 3rd ed., Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Tests and assignments 65%, Examination 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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