Courses & Units
Pathology of Common Diseases CXA212
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the pathological processes underlying various human diseases. Students learn about common pathological conditions, their causes, including environmental factors and their consequences. A group project and presentation allows in-depth study of one disease process, its causes and outcomes.
Summary
| Unit name | Pathology of Common Diseases |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA212 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Sukhwinder Sohal |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the development and progression of common human pathological states.
- Demonstrate the process of diagnosis of disease by drawing appropriate conclusions from clinical and pathological data.
- Communicate in a systematic way, visually, orally and in writing, using correct, discipline specific terminology.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(CZZ101 or CXA172) and (CZZ102 or CXA173 or CXA273)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial – 1 hour (weekly), Independent learning - 2 hours (weekly), individual study - 7 hours (weekly) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quiz (25%)|Assignment (35%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Crowley’s Human Disease, Pathology and Pathophysiology Correlations, 10th Edition, Emily G. Reisner, Howard M. Reisnere. Kumar, Abbas and Aster, 2014. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th Edition
or Alternative: Stevens, Lowe and Scott, 2009, Core Pathology, 3rd Edition. Location: On Reserve, Launceston. Also available as an e-book |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Damjanov, I 2011, Pathology for the Health-Related Professions, 4th edn, WB Saunders, Philadelphia. Young, B, Stewart, W, O’Dowd, G 2009, Wheater’s Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review of Histopathology, 5th edn, Churchill Livingstone. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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