General and clinical pathology, microbiology and pathological anatomy 4

Module General and Clinical Pathology

Expected learning outcomes – Dublin Descriptors

Knowledge and understanding
Students will acquire basic knowledge of the main mechanisms of cellular damage, inflammation, and degenerative and neoplastic alterations, including their etiology and pathogenesis.

Applying knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to apply general pathology knowledge to the interpretation of health-related conditions.

Making judgements
Students will be able to analyse and interpret the main pathological processes and evaluate their biological and clinical significance.

Communication skills
Students will be able to present content clearly, using appropriate scientific terminology and a logical structure.

Theoretical knowledge of physiology and the histological structure of cells and tissues.

Introduction to general pathology

Environmental pathology

Genetic diseases

Cellular pathology: cellular adaptations, apoptosis, necrosis

Regeneration, repair and healing

Inflammation: acute, chronic, inflammatory mediators

Fever and temperature changes

Immune system: innate, acquired immunity

Primary and acquired immunodeficiencies

Hypersensitivity

Immune tolerance

Autoimmunity: pathogenetic mechanisms and autoimmune diseases

Tumors

Inflammation

Cellular adaptations

Metaplasia

Atherosclerosis

Apoptosis