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Techniques for Investigation of Disease (PATH30002)
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
Dr Theo Mantamadiotis
Sophie Paquet-Fifield
Administrative Coordinator
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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PATH30002 Techniques for Investigation of Disease consolidates the principles and concepts introduced in PATH30001. These laboratory-based classes aim to develop an authentic practical and theoretical understanding of the modern scientific investigation of disease.
Techniques used will include histopathology, macroscopic analysis, bioinformatic approaches, molecular pathology and critical analysis of published research papers. Comparisons will be made between normal and abnormal tissues, organs and functions in the context of tissue regeneration and repair, acute and chronic inflammation, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. Diseases to be examined include major conditions affecting society.
This course will introduce students to basic principles of laboratory based analytical methods that are currently used in Biomedical Research and Diagnostic and Forensic Pathology laboratories.
Intended learning outcomes
- Describe the pathogenesis of specific diseases through the examination of patient specimens.
- Integrate the pathogenesis of key human diseases with the techniques used to study them.
- Investigate how disease specific cellular or biochemical changes can be experimentally detected and used to diagnose disease.
- Perform experimental or diagnostic laboratory technique.
- Relate experimental observations with scientific literature and social perspective.
- Collaborate with peers and other professionals to investigate disease.
- Communicate effectively with peers and professionals through written reports, oral presentations and online discussions.
Generic skills
The emphasis of this subject is to introduce students to the importance of research in the investigation of disease by undertaking experimental practical classes. This will enable students to:
- develop practical skills used in scientific investigation
- develop skills in the experimental design, analysis and interpretation of scientific data
- develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- develop an understanding of the importance of accurate recording, storage and retrieval of scientific information
- understand the ethical considerations of reliably performing, recording, storing and reporting scientific information
- improve written and oral communication skills
- develop the capacity to work as part of a team or independently.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
B. Science students:
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)
|
12.5 |
PATH30001 | Mechanisms of Human Disease | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
And one of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20005 | Techniques in Molecular Science |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PATH20003 | Experimental Pathology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR a second year practical subject deemed equivalent.
B. Biomedicine students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
PATH30001 | Mechanisms of Human Disease | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NOTE: PATH30001 can be taken concurrently for all students.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Ten reports are required, including one as a hurdle assessment, and nine additional reports, submitted weekly in accordance with the subject handbook (65%).
- Continuous assessment of laboratory performance (10%).
- A 1-hour end-of-semester multiple choice examination (25%).
Reports should be of the order of 1500 – 2000 words in length excluding figures, diagrams, tables and the bibliography.
Attendance at all introductory talks and all practical sessions as indicated in the subject practical manual is compulsory and a prescribed hurdle requirement of the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Theo Mantamadiotis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3.5 hours of practicals per week (Total 35 hours) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 9 February 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
Dr Theo Mantamadiotis
Sophie Paquet-Fifield
Administrative Coordinator
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 160 students applies to this subject.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the School of Biomedical Sciences Current Student Information webpage: http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Kumar V., et al., Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Saunders Elsevier.
- Subject notes
- Laboratory coat and safety glasses are required.
- Students should be familiar with the University policy on Plagiarism and must sign and attach an Anti-Plagiarism declaration to each Assessment Activity.
- Completion and submission of all assessment activities by the submission dates indicated in the subject practical manual is a compulsory requirement of the subject.
Students concerned they may be asked to participate in animal use activities to which they have a conscientious objection should raise the matter with their subject coordinator at the earliest opportunity to increase the chances that alternative arrangements can be made. In line with the policy relative to Conscientious Objection to Animal Use (MPF1182), the University will endeavour to make reasonable accommodation for conscientious objections of students in this area, although it will not always be possible to excuse students from particular activities. For more details on this policy, please go to http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1182.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Human Structure and Function Major Pathology Major Pathology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Human Structure and Function - 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.
Additional information for this subject
quota subject - application deadline as per http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
- 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