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EHS302Health Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

General Pathology

This course on General Pathology is a 3-unit course designed to provide students with a broad understanding of pathology. It covers the concept and scope of pathology, causes and classification of diseases, cytology, organ damage, and infection. The course also explores growth disorders and system pathology, equipping students with knowledge of disease diagnosis, management, and laboratory medicine.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
PathologyDiseaseInfectionCytologyInflammation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept and Scope of Pathology

2

Causes and Classification of Diseases

3

Cytology

4

Organ Damage and Sequel

5

Infection

6

Growth Disorders

7

System Pathology

8

Febrile Conditions

9

Cardiovascular Diseases

10

Respiratory System Diseases

11

Inflammatory Joint Diseases

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Pathologist Assistant

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Research Scientist

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Healthcare Administrator

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Public Health Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalsDiagnostic LaboratoriesResearch InstitutionsPublic Health OrganizationsPharmaceutical Companies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concept and Scope of Pathology

4h

Unit 1: Concept and Scope of Pathology

4 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to pathology and its scope.
  • •Understand the role of pathologists in disease diagnosis.
  • •Differentiate between pathology and general pathology.
Week
2

Module 1: Concept and Scope of Pathology

4h

Unit 2: Causes and Classification of Diseases

4 study hours
  • •Identify the various causes of diseases.
  • •Learn about the different classifications of diseases.
  • •Understand the importance of disease classification in statistics.
Week
3

Module 2: Cytology: Organ Damage and Sequel

4h

Unit 1: Organ Damage and Sequel

4 study hours
  • •Define cytology and its role in pathology.
  • •Understand the process of cytologic examinations.
  • •Explore the history and significance of cytology.
Week
4

Module 2: Cytology: Organ Damage and Sequel

4h

Unit 2: Inflammation

4 study hours
  • •Define inflammation and its role in the body's defense mechanism.
  • •Understand the importance of inflammation in healing.
  • •Differentiate between acute and chronic inflammation.
Week
5

Module 2: Cytology: Organ Damage and Sequel

4h

Unit 3: Types and Mechanism of Inflammations

4 study hours
  • •Explore the mechanisms of inflammation.
  • •Identify the different types of inflammation.
  • •Understand the role of inflammatory mediators.
Week
6

Module 3: Infection

4h

Unit 1: Types and Causes of Infection

4 study hours
  • •Define infection and its causes.
  • •Identify the different types of infections.
  • •Understand how pathogens multiply and adapt.
Week
7

Module 3: Infection

4h

Unit 2: Body Defense Mechanism

4 study hours
  • •Explore the body's defense mechanisms against infections.
  • •Understand the roles of bacteria and fungi.
  • •Learn about viral infections and their effects.
Week
8

Module 4: Growth Disorders

4h

Unit 1: Growth Disorders

4 study hours
  • •Define growth disorders and their causes.
  • •Differentiate between hyperplasia and hypertrophy.
  • •Understand the role of growth hormone in growth disorders.
Week
9

Module 4: Growth Disorders

4h

Unit 2: Types of Growth Disorders

4 study hours
  • •Identify the different types of growth disorders.
  • •Understand the characteristics of each type.
  • •Explore the genetic and environmental factors influencing growth disorders.
Week
10

Module 4: Growth Disorders

4h

Unit 3: Classification of Growth Disorders

4 study hours
  • •Learn about the classification of growth disorders.
  • •Understand the different categories and their features.
  • •Explore the genetic and environmental factors influencing growth disorders.
Week
11

Module 5: System Pathology

4h

Unit 1: System Pathology

4 study hours
  • •Define system pathology and its approach.
  • •Understand the integration of functional and morphological information.
  • •Explore the bottom-up and top-down approaches in system pathology.
Week
12

Module 5: System Pathology

4h

Unit 2: Febrile Conditions (Fever) and Cardiovascular Diseases

4 study hours
  • •Describe febrile conditions and cardiovascular diseases.
  • •Understand the causes and symptoms of fever.
  • •Explore the different types of heart diseases.
Week
13

Module 5: System Pathology

8h

Unit 3: Diseases of the Respiratory System

4 study hours
  • •Identify the diseases of the respiratory system.
  • •Understand the parts and functions of the respiratory system.
  • •Explore the gastro-intestinal tract, bones, and joints.

Unit 4: Inflammatory Joint Diseases

4 study hours
  • •Study inflammatory joint diseases.
  • •Understand the diseases of the skin and kidney.
  • •Explore the central nervous system.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key pathology terms from Unit 1.

2

Create a table summarizing disease classifications from Unit 2.

3

Practice identifying cell types and abnormalities from cytology in Module 2.

4

Outline the steps of the inflammatory response from Module 2.

5

Compare and contrast different types of infections from Module 3.

6

Create concept maps linking Growth Disorders from Module 4.

7

Focus on understanding the system pathology approach from Module 5.

8

Review the causes and symptoms of common diseases from Module 5.

9

Practice answering past TMA questions

10

Allocate specific study time for each module weekly

11

Join online study groups to discuss challenging concepts

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