General Pathology
- Health Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 70 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS302, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS302 · UNIT 1: CONCEPT AND SCOPE OF PATHOLOGY
General pathology involves all aspects of pathology. It deals with the diagnosis and management of disease by use of every component of laboratory medicine and every diagnostic technique, including examination of the patient. General pathologists have a very broad understanding of the pathophysiology of disease, the diagnostic value of individual tests and also of the laboratory and its workings.
What you should be able to do
- Define pathology and its scope.
- Classify diseases based on their causes and characteristics.
- Describe the process of cytology and its applications.
- Explain the mechanisms of inflammation and infection.
- Identify different types of growth disorders.
- Integrate functional and morphological information in system pathology.
What it prepares you for
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Pathologist Assistant
- Research Scientist
- Healthcare Administrator
- Public Health Officer
- Hospitals
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Research Institutions
- Public Health Organizations
- Pharmaceutical Companies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Infection
Unit 2: Body Defense Mechanism
Requires understanding of complex interactions between pathogens and the human immune system.
- Module 5: System Pathology
Unit 1: System Pathology
Involves integrating knowledge of molecular biology, cellular dynamics, and organismal-scale studies.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concept and Scope of Pathology
Unit 1: Concept and Scope of Pathology · 4 hours
Read the introduction to pathology and its scope.. Understand the role of pathologists in disease diagnosis.. Differentiate between pathology and general pathology..
- Week 2Module 1: Concept and Scope of Pathology
Unit 2: Causes and Classification of Diseases · 4 hours
Identify the various causes of diseases.. Learn about the different classifications of diseases.. Understand the importance of disease classification in statistics..
- Week 3Module 2: Cytology: Organ Damage and Sequel
Unit 1: Organ Damage and Sequel · 4 hours
Define cytology and its role in pathology.. Understand the process of cytologic examinations.. Explore the history and significance of cytology..
- Week 4Module 2: Cytology: Organ Damage and Sequel
Unit 2: Inflammation · 4 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 5Module 2: Cytology: Organ Damage and Sequel
Unit 3: Types and Mechanism of Inflammations · 4 hours
Explore the mechanisms of inflammation.. Identify the different types of inflammation.. Understand the role of inflammatory mediators..
- Week 6Module 3: Infection
Unit 1: Types and Causes of Infection · 4 hours
Define infection and its causes.. Identify the different types of infections.. Understand how pathogens multiply and adapt..
- Week 7Module 3: Infection
Unit 2: Body Defense Mechanism · 4 hours
Explore the body's defense mechanisms against infections.. Understand the roles of bacteria and fungi.. Learn about viral infections and their effects..
- Week 8Module 4: Growth Disorders
Unit 1: Growth Disorders · 4 hours
Define growth disorders and their causes.. Differentiate between hyperplasia and hypertrophy.. Understand the role of growth hormone in growth disorders..
- Week 9Module 4: Growth Disorders
Unit 2: Types of Growth Disorders · 4 hours
Identify the different types of growth disorders.. Understand the characteristics of each type.. Explore the genetic and environmental factors influencing growth disorders..
- Week 10Module 4: Growth Disorders
Unit 3: Classification of Growth Disorders · 4 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 11Module 5: System Pathology
Unit 1: System Pathology · 4 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 12Module 5: System Pathology
Unit 2: Febrile Conditions (Fever) and Cardiovascular Diseases · 4 hours
Describe febrile conditions and cardiovascular diseases.. Understand the causes and symptoms of fever.. Explore the different types of heart diseases..
- Week 13Module 5: System Pathology
Unit 3: Diseases of the Respiratory System · 4 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 hours
Study inflammatory joint diseases.. Understand the diseases of the skin and kidney.. Explore the central nervous system..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions of key pathology terms from Unit 1.
- Create a table summarizing disease classifications from Unit 2.
- Practice identifying cell types and abnormalities from cytology in Module 2.
- Outline the steps of the inflammatory response from Module 2.
- Compare and contrast different types of infections from Module 3.
- Create concept maps linking Growth Disorders from Module 4.
- Focus on understanding the system pathology approach from Module 5.
- Review the causes and symptoms of common diseases from Module 5.
- Practice answering past TMA questions
- Allocate specific study time for each module weekly
- Join online study groups to discuss challenging concepts
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS302 about?
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.
How many units does EHS302 have?
EHS302, General Pathology, has 14 units across 5 modules, over 70 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EHS302?
EHS302 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Health Sciences.
Is EHS302 hard?
EHS302 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does EHS302 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is EHS302 assessed?
EHS302 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EHS302?
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Pathologist Assistant, Research Scientist, Healthcare Administrator and Public Health Officer.