hbs2pat pathophysiology
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
HBS2PAT
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine disorders which may be experienced by individuals over the life-span, emphasising the basic pathological processes that underlie diseases and the risk factors and contributing causes of disorders. Specifically, general pathological processes will be discussed with emphasis on disturbed function, adaptation to injury, inflammation, tissue healing, immunological disorders, neoplasia, fluid imbalance, thrombosis, embolism and vascular disorders. In addition to general pathological processes, emphasis will be given to relevant disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, skeletal and nervous systems. A variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, student directed sessions and discipline-related workshops will be used in this subject.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobert Paine
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB; or require coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS3APA, HBS3APB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Enrolment restricted to Podiatry and HIM and Dietetics students only.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | (2012) Robins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (9th Ed) | Recommended | Kumar, V., Abbas, A.K., & Aster.J.C. | ELSEVIER SAUNDERS |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobert Paine
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| four workshop tests (equivalent to approx 500 words) | 20 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 40 | |
| one 30-minute mid-semester test | 25 | |
| one discipline specific assessment (equivalent 500 words) | 15 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobert Paine
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 workshops in a study period"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Eight 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"discipline specific workshop"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| four workshop tests (equivalent to approx 500 words) | 20 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 40 | |
| one 30-minute mid-semester test | 25 | |
| one discipline specific assessment (equivalent 500 words) | 15 |