HUP2032 Exploring human disease and pathology diagnostics
Faculty of Science
HUP2032 Exploring human disease and pathology diagnostics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs BIO1011, BIO1022 or (BMS1021 or BMS1062) and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before HUP2032
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After HUP2032
3 units list HUP2032 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: One unit from the following BIO1011, BIO1022, BMS1021, BMS1062.
Overview
The cells and organs of the human body work together to regulate our internal environment; a process known as homeostasis. Despite influences from our external environment, homeostasis ensures that a delicate internal balance is maintained. In this unit, you will be introduced to how dysregulation of these homeostatic mechanisms can lead to the development of disease processes. You will learn about how genetic and environmental risk factors predispose to disease globally, with a particular focus on Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. You will learn how certain triggers initiate disease and how these changes influence cellular and organ structure and function in various human body systems. You will apply your problem-solving skills and diagnostic experience to case-based scenarios to determine disease states.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In semester quizzesQuiz / Test20%
- Laboratory ePortfolioPortfolio60%
- Diagnostic process plan and presentationPresentation20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain how risk factors predispose humans to homeostatic dysregulation and the onset of disease;
- 2
Identify how normal physiological structures change during disease processes;
- 3
Compare and contrast between normal physiological functions and pathological changes in acute and chronic disease processes;
- 4
Illustrate how different practical diagnostic techniques are applied to investigate various disease processes;
- 5
Integrate knowledge of disease and diagnostic techniques to solve pathology-based problems.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments-
- Laboratories30 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- One 2-hour tutorial per fortnight;
- 2 hours of lectures (recorded material) per week;
- 3 hours of laboratories (for 10 weeks);
- 6 hours of independent study per week (including pre-class and completion of assessment tasks)
This unit is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and laboratories, enabling you to both actively engage with content and apply your knowledge to various aspects of human pathology.
Lectures
Lectures explain the key concepts and information required for comprehension of the processes that drive pathology in various disease settings. These lectures are grouped into themes based on central topics or pathologies related to various body systems. Recorded lectures and notes are delivered via Moodle.
Tutorials
Tutorial attendance is strongly encouraged as they are an opportunity for you to clarify your understanding of unit content, reinforce key concepts, and discuss and consolidate your knowledge. These tutorials will focus on consolidation through group-work activities that will allow you to gauge your comprehension through the application of knowledge to problems based on human pathology.
Laboratories
Laboratory-based classes are designed to teach you laboratory skills and techniques used in the investigation of disease processes, such as biochemistry and histopathology. This hands-on approach is complemented by in-class discussions to consolidate the theory behind these techniques and assist you with the analysis and presentation of pathology-based data. Pre-class modules will introduce you to the underlying theoretical knowledge of the techniques and disciplines investigated in class. Post-class activities will help you to consolidate this knowledge. Laboratories will allow you to apply your knowledge of human pathology in a practical setting.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Kumar V, Abbas AK, Aster J, Dayrup A and Das A. Robbins Basic Pathology. 11th Edition. Elsevier.
Judy Craft, Christopher Gordon, Sue E. Huether, Kathryn L. McCance, Valentina L. Brashers. Understanding Pathophysiology ANZ. 4th Edition. Elsevier.
Where it fits
HUP2032 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andrej Terzic
- Dr Simon Teteris
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrej Terzic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HUP2032?
You need BIO1011, BIO1022 or (BMS1021 or BMS1062) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after HUP2032?
HUP2032 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including HUP3011, HUP3022 and IMM3042. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is HUP2032 offered?
In 2026, HUP2032 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does HUP2032 have an exam?
No. HUP2032 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include HUP2032?
HUP2032 is part of Human pathology and Immunology.