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BMS337 Histopathology (8)

Abstract

This subject aims to provide an introduction to basic histopathology through examination of the histologic changes associated with human disease. There will be a particular focus on solid human tumours to illustrate the range of morphologic changes associated with damaged or diseased tissue.

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Session 2
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS337
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Biomedical Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Prerequisite(s)
BMS229

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to identify and describe the processes of cell injury, cell death and inflammation;
be able to identify and describe the processes associated with tissue repair, regeneration and fibrosis;
be able to describe the process of neoplasia;
be able to define the common terms used in oncology;
be able to outline the diagnosis, staging and clinical assessment of solid tumours;
be able to identify and describe the histological changes associated with common solid tumours; and
be able to identify pre-malignant and malignant cells using cytological methods.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
MODULE 1: Causes and mechanisms of disease
Cell injury and death
Inflammation
Cell regeneration and fibrosis

MODULE 2: Disorders of cell growth
Benign growth disorders
Malignant neoplasms
oWhat causes cancer?
oTumour classification and nomenclature
oTumour staging and grading
oMetastasis
oTherapeutic modalities
oCytopathology

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.