7675 (v.7) Principles of Disease Processes 382


Area: School of Public Health
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 4.0
 
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Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 10628 (v.3) Nutritional Physiology 282 or any previous version
 
Syllabus: Development of a principles approach to pathophysiology through discussion of process of pathology from a cellular level, systemic to organ failure, systematic malfunction and the appearance of clinical signs and symptoms. Topics include: the nature and classification of disease, the genetic basis of disease, cellular injury, inflammation, infection, neoplasia, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Systematic pathophysiology concentrates on the gastrointestinal, endocrine and cardiovascular and renal systems, there is considerable emphasis on a case-study approach.
 
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Field of Education: 069900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping)
Funding Cluster: 06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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