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Pathophysiology of Common Diseases unit (CXA212)

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Location: Launceston

 

 

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

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
019901 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $2,862.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

(CZZ101 or CXA172) and (CZZ102 or CXA173 or CXA273)

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Tutorial (2hrs x weekly); Independent learning (4hrs x weekly)

AssessmentQuizzes (25%)|Complex disease assignment (CDA) (35%)|Final Theory Exam (40%)
TimetableView 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.   
Kumar, Abbas and Aster, 2020. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th Edition
 
or
Alternative:
Stevens, Lowe and Scott, 2009, Core Pathology, 3rd Edition. Location: On Reserve, Launceston. Also available as an e-book
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.
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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