PT241 : GENERAL PATHOLOGY

Department

faculty of Medicine

Academic Program

Bachelor in Medicine and general surgery

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

HS142PS142

Overview

This course:

  • Discuss the pathogenesis and epidemiology, and consequences of the common diseases
  • Analyze the major cell and tissue alterations associated with these diseases and how they contribute to organ dysfunction
  • Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis of inflammation and repair response to tissue injury.
  • Analyze the various types of the hemodynamic disorder and its sequels.
  • Discuss the different neoplastic lesions, etiology, spread and prognosis.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Understand the disease onset and pathogenesis
  • Understand the cell injury and inflammation and repair
  • Understand hemodynamic disorder.
  • Understand the tumors and their clinical feature
  • Promote lifelong competencies necessary for continuous professional development

Teaching and learning methods

  • lecture
  • Tutorial
  • Lab

Methods of assessments

Mid-term examination ------------------------ % 15

Practical quiz ----------------------- 5%

Practical exam ------------------------- 20%

Final written exam ----------------------- 60%

WeeksSubjectsHours
11. Introduction 2
2 - 5. Cell injury & amyloidosis16
6 - 9.Acute & chronic Inflammation 17
9 Cell &tissue repair3
10 - 12Circulatory disturbances20
12 - 14Tumour (Neoplasia)24

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