This course is designed to introduce students to the aetiology and pathgogenesis of human disease. Examples of common medical conditions will be used to illustrate the pathophysiology of various categories of human disease. Normal responses to disease in the body will be discussed as well as goals of medical therapies to address the pathology or support normal function. The use of laboratory investigations to provide evidence in support of a clinical diagnosis will be introduced. Small group workshops exploring clinical cases will be used to introduce the process of clinical reasoning and evidence based decision making to students.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe the major mechanisms of human disease and the processes of compensation and repair in disease states and following injury;
- Discuss common medical presentations in relationship to underlying pathologies;
- Interpret clinical pathology and anatomical pathology results in selected disease states;
- Outline therapeutic aims and mechanisms in the treatment of human disease;
- Summarise the methodology and key findings of an assigned research paper related to the above learning outcomes, and providing criticism of its strengths and limitations
- Work collaboratively to develop and deliver an effective group presentation outlining selected scientific publications related to the course curriculum.
Indicative Assessment
- Laboratory reports (2 x 5% each) (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Team based learning assessment tasks (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Midsemester Quiz (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Assignment (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
- End of Semester Examination (40) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face component which may consist of 2 x 1 hour lectures per week plus 1 x 2 hour laboratory /Team-based-learning workshops per week, plus 1-2 hour of optional online learning activities / revision tutorials on selected weeks
- Approximately 70 hours of self directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Understanding Pathophysiology 3e (Australia and New Zealand Edition) Craft and Gordon eBook ISBN: 9780729586337 Paperback ISBN: 9780729542647
Textbook of Medical Physiology Guyton and Hall ISBN-13: 978-1455770052 ISBN-10: 1455770051
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $7080 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7850 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |
