Introduction
This unit will introduce you to the pathophysiological processes that underlie various human diseases. It will enable you to recognise common pathological conditions and provides an opportunity to study specific disease processes and their outcomes.
Summary
| Unit name | Pathophysiology of Common Diseases |
| Unit code | CXA212 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Monica Lu |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the development and progression of common human pathological states.
- Apply the process of diagnosis of disease to draw conclusions from clinical and pathological data.
- Communicate in a systematic way using correct, discipline specific terminology.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(CZZ101 or CXA172) and (CZZ102 or CXA173 or CXA273)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial (2hrs x weekly); Independent learning (4hrs x weekly) |
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| Assessment | Quizzes (25%)|Complex disease assignment (CDA) (35%)|Final Theory Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Crowley’s Human Disease, Pathology and Pathophysiology Correlations, 2020, 11th Edition, Emily G. Reisner, Howard M. Reisnere. Young, B, Stewart, W, O’Dowd, G 2009, Wheater’s Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review of Histopathology, 5th edn, Churchill Livingstone. |
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| 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. |
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