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Pathogenesis of Human Disease 2

CPAT3202

The Pathogenesis of Human Disease 2 unit of study modules will provide a practical background to the scientific basis of the pathogenesis of disease. Areas covered in practical modules include disease specimen evaluation on a macroscopic and microscopic basis. The aims of the course are:- To enable students to gain an understanding of how different organ systems react to injury and to apply basic concepts of disease processes.- To equip students with skills appropriate for careers in the biomedical sciences and for further training in research or professional degrees.At the end of the course students will:- Have acquired practical skills in the use of a light microscope.- Have an understanding of basic investigative techniques for disease detection in pathology.- Be able to evaluate diseased tissue at the macroscopic and microscopic level.- Have the ability to describe, synthesise and present information on disease pathogenesis.- Transfer problem-solving skills to novel situations related to disease pathogenesis.This unit of study would be appropriate for those who intend to proceed to Honours research, to professional degrees or to careers in biomedical areas such as hospital science.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Senior

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 2

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: CPAT3202

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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