Pathology of Common Diseases unit (CXA612)

Introduction

This unit will introduce you to the pathological 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. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in other Bachelor level courses, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree.

Summary

Unit name	Pathology of Common Diseases
Unit code	CXA612
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	School of Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Sukhwinder Sohal
Delivered By
Level	Postgraduate

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the development and progression of common human pathological states.
• Apply the process of disease diagnosis by drawing appropriate conclusions from clinical and pathological data.
• Communicate in a systematic way using correct, discipline specific terminology.
• Evaluate intervention-focused research in human disease to develop innovative approaches to disease management.

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
			not applicable

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Tutorial (2hrs x weekly); Tutorial (1hr x 2 times); Independent Learning (2hrs x weekly); Individual study (6hrs x weekly)
Assessment	Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) (25%)|Critically Appraised Topic (CAT): Intervention in Human Disease (35%)|Final Theory Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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