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. They also learn theoretical and practical aspects of the histological methods used to identify common pathological conditions, such as bacterial, viral and fungal infections, infiltrations and endogenous pigments. The histological methods include enzyme histochemistry and immuno-cytochemistry.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Histopathology |
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| Unit code | CXA222 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Dr Sukhwinder Singh Sohal |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2-hr lecture (13 weeks); 1-hr tutorial (8 weeks); 3-hr practical (10 weeks) and self-directed learning. |
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| Assessment | Practical Report (500 words) 25%; Slide Identification (pass/fail); Practical Exam (35%); Final 2-hr theory exam (40%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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