BMS511 Processes of Pathology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject addresses the scientific basis of human disease, their causes and the response of tissues and organs to these diseases. Morphological and functional changes will be related to routine pathology laboratory investigations.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS511
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to Medical Science (Pathology) postgraduate students
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to describe in detail the range of pathological processes and the aetiology of human diseases;
* be able to identify the morphological and functional changes associated with different pathological processes; and
* appreciate in general terms the application of pathological processes to routine pathology laboratory investigations.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The syllabus will cover the following topics: * Cell injury, inflammation and repair * Infectious diseases * Disorders of nutrition * Development and genetic diseases * Immunopathology * Neoplasia * Heart and cardiovascular system * Disorder of haematopoietic system * Disorder of lymphoid system * Disorder of respiratory sysytem * Disorder of gastrointestinal tract * Disorder of liver * Disorder of endocrine system * Disorder of nervous system
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.