Overview

The cells and organs of the human body work together to regulate our internal environment; a process known as homeostasis. Despite influences from our external environment, homeostasis ensures that a delicate internal balance is maintained. In this unit, you will be introduced to how dysregulation of these homeostatic mechanisms can … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Andrej Terzic

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Andrej Terzic

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain how risk factors predispose humans to homeostatic dysregulation and the onset of disease;

2.

Identify how normal physiological structures change during disease processes;

3.

Compare and contrast between normal physiological functions and pathological changes in acute and chronic disease processes;

4.

Illustrate how different practical diagnostic techniques are applied to investigate various disease processes;

5.

Integrate knowledge of disease and diagnostic techniques to solve pathology-based problems.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - In semester quizzes
2 - Laboratory ePortfolio
3 - Diagnostic process plan and presentation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Other unit costs

You are required to provide, and wear during all sessions, your own laboratory coat, safety glasses, and enclosed shoes.

Availability in areas of study

Human pathology
Immunology