James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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PP3151 - General Pathobiology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | BM1002 AND BM1004 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Subject Description
- This subject will address the mechanisms of disease processes. The general principles of pathobiology are covered with particular reference to the changes at the level of cells, tissues and organs. Students will also gain skills at gross tissue description, tissue preservation, cutting and staining techniques
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
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (10%) - Individual
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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Attendance at 80% of practical classes; Submission of all assessment tasks
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PP5151 TV5110
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Margaret Reilly DR Linda Hayes |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Linda Hayes DR Jenni Scott DR Tessa Mackie DR Rachel Bowater Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner MRS Ailie Ross Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd MRS Erin Roberts MS Jemma Starling MISS Yissu Martinez |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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