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What does the term 'Pathology' primarily study?
What does the term 'Pathology' primarily study?
Which of the following Greek words is NOT a root of pathology?
Which of the following Greek words is NOT a root of pathology?
Why is pathology significant for podiatrists specifically?
Why is pathology significant for podiatrists specifically?
Which of the following links correctly connects to the concept of 'Pathology'?
Which of the following links correctly connects to the concept of 'Pathology'?
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What aspect of disease does pathology NOT typically cover?
What aspect of disease does pathology NOT typically cover?
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What percentage of the module weighting is assigned to the examination?
What percentage of the module weighting is assigned to the examination?
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Where will the Pathology lectures primarily take place?
Where will the Pathology lectures primarily take place?
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How long is the examination scheduled to last?
How long is the examination scheduled to last?
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What is the length of the assignment that contributes to the module assessment?
What is the length of the assignment that contributes to the module assessment?
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Which book is not listed as part of the suggested reading list?
Which book is not listed as part of the suggested reading list?
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What are the components of the examination in the assessment plan?
What are the components of the examination in the assessment plan?
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When are the Pathology lectures scheduled?
When are the Pathology lectures scheduled?
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Which of the following should students avoid when selecting library materials?
Which of the following should students avoid when selecting library materials?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Pathology
- Lecturers: Sophie Hartfield (Module Lead) and Rodrigo Diaz-Martinez
- Pathology is the scientific study of disease and its processes, including causes and consequences.
- Pathology is derived from two Greek words: "pathos" (disease) and "logos" (study).
- Students will study: Concepts of Health and Disease, Nail Pathology, Cell Injury, Healing and Repair, Inflammation, Immunology, Tumours, Vascular Pathology, Microbiology, Fungal Microscopy.
What is Pathology?
- Pathology is the study of disease. Everyone experiences some form of illness or injury.
- The concept is important for general health and podiatry.
What will I be studying?
- The topics to be studied in the course include concepts of health and disease, nail pathology, cell injury, healing and repair, inflammation, immunology, tumours, vascular pathology, microbiology and fungal microscopy.
Pathology - More Detail
- Pathology is the scientifically studying the cause of disease and consequences of disease.
- Linked terms:
- mechanics
- genesis
- gen
- physiology
- genetics
Assessment
- Assignment AS1: 2000-word assignment (50% weighting).
- Examination EX1: 2-hour written exam with MCQs and short-answer questions (50% weighting).
Timetable
- Monday mornings, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Waterside Campus, Senate SN301 (check timetable for any changes)
Reading List
- Avoid purchasing books until you've found suitable ones.
- Suggested reading list provided on NILE (refer to relevant system/portal).
- Examples of texts include:
- Kumar & Clark (Clinical Medicine)
- Porth & Matfin (Pathophysiology)
- Underwood (General and Systematic Pathology)
- Woolf (Cell, Tissue and Disease)
Next up (in the slides):
- Nail Pathologies
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of pathology, including health and disease, cell injury, inflammation, and immunology. This quiz covers various topics that are essential for understanding diseases and their mechanisms. Perfect for students eager to deepen their understanding of pathology.
