HUP3820 Principles of pathology 2
Faculty of Science
HUP3820 Principles of pathology 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
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Requisites
Overview
This unit will introduce you to various aspects of anatomical pathology (histology and cytology), medical parasitology and entomology, and their importance in medical sciences. The unit focuses on general principles and pathophysiological processes in the human body. The lectures and practical materials emphasize applied and practical aspects of the topics which will include the following:
Anatomical pathology and Cytology which include common cytological problems of gynaecological and non gynaecological nature, acute and chronic inflammation, healing and repair, circulatory disorders as well as hyperplasia and neoplasia;
Medical Parasitology and Entomology will include protozoology, helminthology and arthropods together with basic knowledge of the life cycles and human diseases borne by insects and arachnids found in the Malaysian region.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical reportsDemonstration30%
- Mid assessment testQuiz / Test10%
- AssignmentWritten10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination50%
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
Describe the causes and clinical effects of diseases eg. cytological problems associated with gynaecological and non-gynaecological abnormalities, circulatory disorders and disorders of growth such as hyperplasia and neoplasia;
- 2
Describe the pathophysiology of some parasitic diseases borne by insects and arachnids found in the Malaysian region and understand their life cycles;
- 3
Identify important parasites and vectors in various parasitic diseases;
- 4
Process tissues, slides and specimens including sputum and other body fluids;
- 5
Interpret and critically analyse laboratory results in order to distinguish between normal and pathological specimens;
- 6
Demonstrate capacity to work effectively as part of a team in a medical laboratory;
- 7
Be aware of OHS issues and demonstrate application of safe practices in a medical/clinical diagnostic laboratory;
- 8
Communicate scientific information via written reports.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Laboratories15 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Three 1-hour lectures;
- One 3-hour practical class (5 weeks);
- One 1-hour tutorial and
- Five hours of independent study per week.
Learning resources
Required resources
Kumar,V,Abbas, A.K., Fausto, N. and Mitchell, R. (2007) Robbins Basic Pathology, (8th Edition) Saunders.
Heelan, J.S. and Ingersoll, F.W. (2002) Essentials of Human Parasitology, Delmar-Thomas Learning.
Young,B, Lowe,J.S, Stevens,A and Heath,J.W. (2006) Wheather’s Functional Histology: A text and Colour Atlas ( 5th edition). Churchill Livingston.
Chandrasoma. P. and Taylor, C.R., (1998) Concise Pathology, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill.
Weid, G.L., Keebler, C.M., Koss, L.G., Reagan, J.W. (Editors), (1997) Compendium on Diagnostic Cytology, 8th Ed., Tutorials of Cytology: Chicago, IL.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Juwaini Abu Bakar
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michelle Yap
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HUP3820?
HUP3820 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is HUP3820 offered?
In 2027, HUP3820 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does HUP3820 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.