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Exploring Human Disease - Science (PATH20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Dr Vicki Lawson
Dr Jiang-Li Tan
Administrative Coordinator
Overview
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This subject will introduce the fundamental principles of human pathology by study of causes, mechanisms of development and possible outcomes of disease, including defence and repair processes which occur in response to malfunction of tissues and organs.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the semester students should:
- understand the basic principles operating during the initiation and development of human disease.
- understand the terminology used to discuss pathology concepts and questions.
- have the ability to understand and think critically about the relationship between normal and abnormal cellular structure and function.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills:
- an understanding of terminology used to discuss pathology concepts and questions.
- an ability to understand and think critically about the relationship between normal and abnormal cellular structure and function.
- an ability to organise and see the relationship between complex concepts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Each of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students must have completed (or be concurrently enrolled in)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
This subject is not available to students enrolled in B.Biomedicine.
Recommended background knowledge
Chemistry and Biology
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Ongoing tutorial/Computer Aided Learning (CAL) tests (10%)
- Two 50 min written examinations (during semester) (30%)
- A 2 hour written examination during the Exam period (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Vicki Lawson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 lectures (3 per week) and 12 hours of (1 per week) tutorial/ computer aided learning sessions. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Vicki Lawson
Dr Jiang-Li Tan
Administrative Coordinator
Time commitment details
170 hours (which includes study time).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Kumar V. et al., Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, latest edition, Saunders Elsevier.
- Subject notes
This subject will be available to B.Science students only.
Students intending to take a major in Pathology should check subject specific prerequisities for 3rd year Pathology subjects.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022