hbs205 pathophysiology
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
HBS205
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine disorders which may be experienced by individuals over the life-span, emphasizing 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.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrian Grills
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed HBS101 and HBS102 and must be enrolled in one of: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS2PAT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students who wish to undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment, may do so with subject coordinator approval.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Robbins Basic Pathology 9th edition | Recommended | Kumar, Abbas and Aster. 2012 | W.B.Saunders |
| Readings | Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th Edition | Recommended | Kumar, Abbas and Aster. 2014 | W.B.Saunders |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. define and give examples of the pathological terms used in this unit.
- Activities:
- online lectures and workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
02. describe the causes and complications of common disorders discussed in the unit.
- Activities:
- online lectures and workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
03. draw on your knowledge of concepts of pathology processes to evaluate and diagnose problems in clinical settings.
- Activities:
- online lectures and workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. take basic fundamentals of pathological processes discussed in general pathology and apply these concepts to specific systemic diseases discussed in the #systemic pathology# section of the unit.
- Activities:
- online lectures and workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2016, OUA Study Period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrian Grills
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 36 - 48
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| four online workshop tests (equivalent to approx 500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 2-hour invigilated written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one online 30-minute non-invigilated mid-semester examination | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |