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BIO3109 Integrative Pathology

Semester 1, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Health and Medical Sciences
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: BIO2106 or BIO2108 or BIO2215 or BIO2216

Overview

This course is designed to increase the student鈥檚 knowledge and understanding of the process of disease at the genetic, molecular, cellular and tissue level. This course explores systemic pathology and diseases of organ systems. Integrative pathology 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.

This course will consolidate the students' knowledge and understanding of the various 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. Integrative pathology will integrate the theory and associated laboratory practices presented in the Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Histopathology, Molecular Diagnostics and Medical Microbiology and Immunology courses in the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science for the emerging Medical Laboratory Scientist.

As part of the UniSQ accreditation agreement with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS), students are required to attempt and submit all assessment items in this course.

Course learning outcomes

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鈥檚 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. Diseases of major organ systems 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

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

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 10 1,2,3
Assignments Written Essay 1 No 20 1,2,3,4,5
Assignments Written Essay 2 No 20 1,2,3,4,5
Examinations Invigilated Invigilated examination No 50 1,2,3
Date printed 9 February 2024