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Mechanisms of Human Disease (PATH30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators
Sophie Paquet-Fifield
Dr Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Coordinator
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Overview
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This subject extends the concepts and examination of disease covered in second year Pathology (PATH20001, BIOM20001) with a focus on the cellular and molecular features underlying fundamental mechanisms in organ specific pathologies.
This subject is available to both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedicine students.
Science and Biomedicine students intending to take a major in Pathology are required to enrol in PATH30001 (this subject), PATH30002 and PATH30003.
Intended learning outcomes
- Identify cellular and molecular factors that are important for disease initiation, progression and resolution
- Demonstrate how disease specific injury affects the normal structure and function of cells, tissues and organs
- Explain the disease specific molecular mechanisms that affect the structure and function of cells; lead to changes in tissues and organs and affect human health
- Explain how understanding the pathogenesis of specific diseases improves diagnosis, treatment and prevention
- Illustrate the demographic and geographic profiles of specific diseases
- Compare and contrast the relationship between specific pathogenetic mechanisms within and across diseases
Generic skills
At the end of this subject students should have developed the following skills:
- The ability to understand and link complex overlapping and related concepts.
- The ability to source, organise, read and understand reference material which covers a wide range of related and diverse topics.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
B. Science students:
Both
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH20001 | Exploring Human Disease | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
B. Biomedicine students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students who do not have the Biochemistry prerequisites will be considered for entry into this subject on a case-by-case basis if they have appropriate marks in equivalent biomedical subjects.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Additional details
- Two multiple choice question tests during the semester (20% each);
- A 3 hour written examination in the examination period (60%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Theo Mantamadiotis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 lectures (3 per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Sophie Paquet-Fifield
Dr Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Coordinator
Time commitment details
170 hours
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
- Science students who do not want to do a Major in Pathology and do not have the Biochemistry prerequisites will be considered for entry into this subject on a case-by-case basis if they have appropriate marks in equivalent biomedical subjects.
- This subject is available to both B.Science and B.Biomedicine students.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Immunology Major Human Structure and Function Major Pathology Major Pathology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Human Structure and Function Major Immunology - 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