James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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TV5110 - General Pathology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to graduate students with a degree in Veterinary Science (other appropriately trained graduates may enrol at the discretion of the Director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Veterinary and Animal Science).
Subject Description
- This subject will address the mechanisms of disease processes. Thus, the general principles of pathobiology are covered with particular reference to the changes at the levels of cells, tissues and organs.
Learning Outcomes
- describe and compare the difference between cell degeneration and death at the cellular level and the mechanisms by which cells adapt to an altered extracellular environment
- compare and contrast cellular changes and responses to a range of pathological conditions such as necrosis, inflammation, repair, haemostasis, genetic disorders and neoplasia
- explain in general terms the procedures routinely used in diagnostic pathology
- critically evaluate the quality of pathological specimens
- apply knowledge gained in this subject to solve simple veterinary science case studies
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (40%)
- Invigilated > Other exams - (20%)
- Practical Exam - (30%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (10%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Assumed Knowledge: Knowledge of normal histology and physiology
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PP5151 PP3151
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Erin Roberts Professor Estelle Venter Professor Margaret Reilly DR Linda Hayes MR Walter Hautaniemi Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Tessa Mackie DR Rachel Bowater Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner MRS Karen Reeks Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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