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 2022 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review HUP3810.
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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory reportsReport30%
- Poster presentationPresentation10%
- Sub-section testIn class test10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam50%
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
- Practical activities36 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Three 1-hour lectures;
- One 3-hour practical class;
- One 1-hour tutorial and
- Five hours of independent study per week
Learning resources
Required resources
Ahmed N, 2017, Clinical Biochemistry, 2nd Edition.
Ferrier, D.R, 2014, Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews, Biochemistry, 6th Edition.
Gaw A, Murphy M et.al ,2013, Clinical Biochemistry An Illustrated Cover Text, 5th Edition.
Hodder Arnold, 2006, Chemical Chemistry and Metabolic Medicine, 7th Edition,
Hoffbrand A.V, Moss A.H, 2015, Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology, 7th Edition,
Mayne P.D et al , 1998, Clinical Chemistry in Diagnosis and Treatment, 6th Edition
Mc Kenzie S.B and Williams L, 2015, Clinical Laboratory Haematology, 3rd Edition.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chow Sek Chuen
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Juwaini Abu Bakar
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HUP3810?
HUP3810 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is HUP3810 offered?
In 2022, HUP3810 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does HUP3810 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.