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BIO3109 Pathology 1

Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba
Short Description: Pathology 1
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Health and Wellbeing
Student contribution band : Band 2
ASCED code : 060113 - Pathology
Grading basis : Graded

Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: BIO2106 or BIO2108 or BIO2215 or BIO2216

Rationale

This course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge and understanding of the process of disease at the genetic, molecular, cellular and tissue level. This course precedes Pathology 2 which further explores systemic pathology and diseases of organ systems. Pathology 1 will enable the student to integrate the theory and practice of the various disciplines of pathology in their approach to the laboratory investigation, diagnosis and therapeutic options in individual patients and will enhance their capacity to make critical and informed judgments in a professional setting.

Synopsis

This course will consolidate the students' knowledge and understanding of the variuos disciplines of pathology in a study of the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs associated with the human body's response to toxic stressors and injury. Pathology 1 and Pathology 2 will integrate the theory and associated laboratory practices presented in the Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Histopathology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology courses in the Bachelor of Health for the emerging Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Objectives

On completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. explain the mechanisms involved in cellular and tissue repair and regeneration in the human body and their impact on interpretation of pathology results
  2. explain the processes involved in the human body’s adaptation to stress and disease and the associated clinical signs and symptoms and laboratory findings.
  3. interpret a comprehensive range of pathology results based on a solid understanding of the pathophysiological basis of human disease at the molecular, cellular and tissue level;
  4. employ a logical, systematic, collaborative and well informed problem solving approach to interpreting patient history, clinical signs and symptoms in the determination of appropriate laboratory investigation and diagnosis in individual patient cases;
  5. illustrate a high level of academic, scientific and professional literacy and effective digital and oral communication skills;
  6. employ safe work practices and illustrate a clear understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with working in a pathology laboratory.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Cellular responses to stress and toxic stimuli 16.00
2. Acute and chronic inflammation 12.00
3. Tissue renewal, regeneration and repair 12.00
4. Genetic Disorders 16.00
5. Environmental and nutritional disease 12.00
6. Haemodynamic disorders, thromboembolic disease and shock 16.00
7. Diseases of infancy and childhood 16.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=BIO3109)

Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)

Kumar,V, Abbas, A, Fausto, N, Mitchell, R 2017, Robbins Basic Pathology, 10th edn, Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA.
(ISBN: 9780323353175.)

Reference materials

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Kumar,V, Abbas,A, Fausto,N, Aster,J 2015, Robbins and Cotran, Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th edn, Saunders.
Martini,F 2014, Martini’s Atlas of the Human Body, 10th edn, Pearson Education Inc, San Francisco, CA.
(USQ 612 MAR.)
Tortora,G 2010, Clinical Connections, John Wiley & Sons.
(USQ 611 TOR.)

Student workload expectations

Activity Hours
Assessments 20.00
Online Lectures 26.00
Private ¾«¶«´«Ã½app 93.00
Tutorials 26.00

Assessment details

Description Marks out of Wtg (%) Due Date Notes
Pathophysiology Report 1 20 20 19 Apr 2020
Pathophysiology Report 2 20 20 03 Jun 2020
Take Home Exam 60 60 End S1 (see note 1)

Notes
  1. This will be an open examination. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via ¾«¶«´«Ã½appDesk. The examination date will be available via Uconnect when the official examination timetable has been released.

Important assessment information

  1. Attendance requirements:
    Attendance requirements: - OnLine
    There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
    Attendance requirements: - ONC
    It is the students responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.

  2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
    Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.

    Requirements after S1 2020:
    To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.

  3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
    Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4).

  4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
    Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.

    Requirements after S1 2020:
    To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the Primary Hurdle), and have satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), i.e. the end of semester examination by achieving at least 40% of the weighted marks available for that assessment item.

    Supplementary assessment may be offered where a student has undertaken all of the required summative assessment items and has passed the Primary Hurdle but failed to satisfy the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), or has satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised) but failed to achieve a passing Final Grade by 5% or less of the total weighted Marks.

    To be awarded a passing grade for a supplementary assessment item (if applicable), a student must achieve at least 50% of the available marks for the supplementary assessment item as per the Assessment Procedure (point 4.4.2).

  5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
    The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.

  6. Examination information:
    Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination.

    Requirements after S1 2020:
    Candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the Closed examination.

  7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
    Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date

    Requirements after S1 2020:
    Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next
    examination period.

  8. ¾«¶«´«Ã½app Student Policies:
    Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene ¾«¶«´«Ã½app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .

Assessment notes

  1. Referencing must comply with the Harvard (AGPS) referencing system. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (APGS) style to be used is defined by the USQ library’s referencing guide. These policies can be found at

Other requirements

  1. Computer, e-mail and Internet access:
    Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at

Date printed 19 June 2020