HUP3810 Principles of pathology 1
Faculty of Science
HUP3810 Principles of pathology 1 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
This unit will introduce you to two aspects of Pathology - Clinical biochemistry and Haematology - and their importance in medical sciences. The content is broad-based and focuses on general principles and pathophysiological processes in the body. The lecture and practical material emphasises applied and practical aspects of the topics. The unit will include the following:
- Clinical biochemistry includes fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism of vitamins and minerals and diseases due to deficiencies, the role of plasma enzymes in prognosis and diagnosis and some organ functions and diseases;
- Haematology - involves the anaemias, leukaemias, myeloproliferative and bleeding disorders together with platelet disorders and coagulation as well as the principles of blood banking and blood transfusion. Haematological and physiological changes in pregnancy and neonatal state will also be included.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of how the organs and tissues of a healthy body become diseased;
- 2
Demonstrate appreciation of the involvement of metabolic interrelationships in health and disease, including vitamins, micro and macro minerals and also some organ functions;
- 3
Explain the biochemical, physiological and immunological processes involved in normal body functions and disturbances that may occur in different diseased states with respect to blood eg. anaemias, leukaemias and some bleeding disorders;
- 4
Interpret and critically analyse laboratory results in order to distinguish between normal and pathological specimens;
- 5
Demonstrate capacity to work effectively as part of a team in a medical laboratory;
- 6
Be aware of OHS issues and demonstrate application of safe practices in a medical/clinical diagnostic laboratory;
- 7
Communicate scientific information via written reports.
Workload and teaching
- Three 1-hour lectures
- One 3-hour practical class
- One 1-hour tutorial per week
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Juwaini Abu Bakar
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chow Sek Chuen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HUP3810?
HUP3810 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is HUP3810 offered?
In 2020, HUP3810 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.