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 |
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| Level | Postgraduate |
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 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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial (2hrs x weekly); Tutorial (1hr x 2 times); Independent Learning (2hrs x weekly); Individual study (6hrs x weekly) |
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| 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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