RAD2004 Pathophysiology for medical radiation science 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD2004 Pathophysiology for medical radiation science 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD2004
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD2004
1 unit list RAD2004 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite – BMA1011, BMA1012.
Corequisite – Course: M2013 or M2017.
Overview
This unit is the first of two which provide an introduction to the principles of pathology and extends foundational knowledge of human physiology developed in year one of the course.
The unit introduces students to the principles of pathology followed by an analysis of a range of common pathophysiological conditions affecting the musculo-skeletal and respiratory systems.
The unit will enable students to recognise common pathologies affecting the musculo-skeletal and respiratory systems as displayed on medical images.
Using their prior knowledge of human embryology, the unit will also include a consideration of a range of congenital disorders.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Invigilated mid-semester test (1 hour)20%
- iSAP case (2,500 words)25%
- Group work poster presentation15%
- End of semester exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss basic principles of pathology including cell response to stress, inflammation, infection neoplasia and multifocal disease as well as environmental and nutritional influences
- 2
Describe important stages in embryonic development and correlate how disruptions in these processes can result in congenital abnormalities
- 3
Apply principles of pathophysiology to the disease processes that occur in the musculo-skeletal system
- 4
Apply principles of pathophysiology to the disease processes that occur in the respiratory system
- 5
Identify pathologies of the musculo-skeletal and respiratory systems on a range of medical images
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories8 hours
- Workshops14 hours
- Lectures20 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2 hour lecture recorded online
2 hour workshop or laboratory per week
9 hours of self-directed Moodle activities, online readings and tasks.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrew Davies
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Andrew Davies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD2004?
RAD2004 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after RAD2004?
RAD2004 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including RAD2006.
When is RAD2004 offered?
In 2024, RAD2004 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does RAD2004 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.