HUP3820 - Principles of pathology 2 - 2019

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Science

Organisational Unit

Malaysia School of Science

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Chow Sek Chuen

Coordinator(s)

Dr Juwaini Binti Abu Bakar

Unit guides

Offered

Malaysia

  • Second semester 2019 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

Six points of level one Biology, ANT1800, BTH2741 or BCH2011, and BTH2752

Prohibitions

HUP3801

Synopsis

This unit will introduce students to various aspects of anatomical pathology (histology and cytology), medical parasitology and entomology, and their importance in medical sciences. The unit focuses on general principles and pathophysiological processes in the human body. The lectures and practical materials emphasize applied and practical aspects of the topics which will include the following:

Anatomical pathology and Cytology which include common cytological problems of gynaecological and non gynaecological nature, acute and chronic inflammation, healing and repair, circulatory disorders as well as hyperplasia and neoplasia;

Medical Parasitology and Entomology will include protozoology, helminthology and arthropods together with basic knowledge of the life cycles and human diseases borne by insects and arachnids found in the Malaysian region.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Describe the causes and clinical effects of diseases eg. cytological problems associated with gynaecological and non-gynaecological abnormalities, circulatory disorders and disorders of growth such as hyperplasia and neoplasia;
  2. Describe the pathophysiology of some parasitic diseases borne by insects and arachnids found in the Malaysian region and understand their life cycles;
  3. Identify important parasites and vectors in various parasitic diseases;
  4. Process tissues, slides and specimens including sputum and other body fluids, and prepare Papanicolaou (cervical) smears for diagnosis;
  5. Interpret and critically analyse laboratory results in order to distinguish between normal and pathological specimens;
  6. Demonstrate capacity to work effectively as part of a team in a medical laboratory;
  7. Be aware of OHS issues and demonstrate application of safe practices in a medical/clinical diagnostic laboratory;
  8. Communicate scientific information via written reports.

Assessment

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Assignment: 10%

Mid-semester test: 10%

Practical reports: 30%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Workload requirements

  • Three 1-hour lectures
  • One 3-hour practical class
  • One 1-hour tutorial per week

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