Principles of pathology 2

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.