Pathology Course Syllabus 2023-2024 Jerash University PDF

Jerash University Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Physical Therapy Department 20...

Jerash University Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Physical Therapy Department 2023-2024 Course Syllabus Course title: Pathology Course No: 1201216 Course level: second year Course prerequisite (s) 1201208 and/or co-requisite (s): Lecture time: 17:00-18:00 Credit hours: 1 hour Academic Staff Specifics Name Rank Office Office E.mail address Number hours and location Dr. Nuha wardat Assistant Professor [email protected] Course Description This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of pathology and disorders of the body. It covers a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including but not limited to: acute and chronic cellular injury, neoplasia, and vascular and bone diseases. Course Objectives Define the keywords and phrases emphasized in the lectures, course materials, and glossary. Describe our current understanding of the pathogenesis and epidemiology of the common or important diseases discussed in lecture. Describe and recognize the major cell and tissue alterations associated with these diseases and how they contribute to organ dysfunction or clinical signs and symptoms. Describe how pathological analysis and Describe how pathological analysis contributes to disease surveillance and the evaluation of therapeutic interventions. Learning Outcome Knowledge and understanding, by the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Cell injury (degeneration & necrosis) causes of cell injury , Mention the differences between reversible and irreversible cell injury. Define necrosis and Page 1 of 5  Jerash University Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Physical Therapy Department 2023-2024 enumerate its types , List the situations in which apoptosis occurs. Differentiate apoptosis from necrosis 2. Inflammation : Define inflammation and know its purpose , different types of injurious agents of inflammation. Describe the general and local signs of acute inflammation , Define chronic inflammation , Describe the phases of healing 3. Bone and joints : Describe the sequence of gross and microscopic changes in the natural healing process of bone fracture, Describe the pathological differences between osteoporosis and Osteomalacia and complications , List the inflammatory conditions affecting joints. 4. peripheral and CNS : Describe CNS. List their types, causes and effects , Describe the etiology and pathological findings of multiple sclerosis , Describe the pathology of brain abscess 5. Endocrine : List the types of pituitary adenomas and describe the irmorphology Classify thyroiditis and describe the pathogenesis , complications and morphology of Hashimotos thyroiditis in particular. 6. Respiratory system : Describe the etiology, pathogenesis and complications of inflammatory and allergic conditions affecting the nose and paranasal sinuses , Describe the pathology of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and rhinoscleroma and list their complications, Classify pulmonary edema and describe its pathogenesis. Cognitive skills (thinking and analysis): Interactive learning by participating the student into the lectures content. Communication skills (personal and academic): Review concept at office hours Practical and subject specific skills (Transferable Skills):. Doing homework and simple reports. Course Outline and Time schedule Week Course Outline First week Cell Injury and Cell Death Page 2 of 5  Jerash University Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Physical Therapy Department 2023-2024 2nd week Process Of Inflammation 3rd week Acute And Chronic Inflammation 4th week Tissue Repair and Healing & Complications Of Wound Healing 5th week Bone And Joint Disorders 6th week Midterm exam 7th week Peripheral Nerves and Skeletal Muscles Pathology 8th week The Central Nervous System Pathology 9th week Cardiovascular System Pathology 10th week Respiratory System Pathology 11th week Skin Pathology 12th week Hematology Pathology 13th week Endocrine Pathology 14th week Genetic diseases 15th week Pathology Of Infectious Disease 16th week Final exam Page 3 of 5  Jerash University Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Physical Therapy Department 2023-2024 Presentation methods and techniques Methods of teaching varied according to the type of text, student and situation. The following techniques are usually used: v Lectures v Cooperative learning. v Discussion. v Learning by activities. v Connecting students with different sources of information Sources of information and Instructional Aids v Computer … power point …etc. v Transparencies v Distance learning v Library sources Assessment Strategy and its tools The assigned syllabus is assessed and evaluated through: feedback and the skills that are acquired by the students The tools: 1- Diagnostic tests to identify the students level and areas of weakness 2- Formal (stage) evaluation a) Mid-term exam b) Class Participation c) Activity file d) Final exam Tool & Evaluation Page 4 of 5  Jerash University Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Physical Therapy Department The 2023-2024 following table clarifies the organization of the assessment schedule: Test Grade Mid-term Exam 30 Activities & Participation 30 Final Exam 40 Total 100 Activities and Instructional Assignment Practical assignments to achieve the syllabus objectives. Regulations to maintain the teaching-Learning Process in the Lecture: 1- Regular attendance online live lectures. 2- Respect of commencement and ending of the lecture time. 3- Positive relationship between student and teacher. 4- Commitment to present assignments on time. 5- High commitment during the lecture to avoid any kind of disturbance and distortion. 6- High sense of trust and sincerity when referring to any piece of information and to mention the source. 7- The student who absents himself should submit an accepted excuse. 8- University relevant regulations should be applied in case the student’s behavior is not accepted. 9- Allowed Absence percentages is (not exceed 15 %.). References v Textbook Of Pathology Harsh Mohan Pathology 6th Edition 2010 Page 5 of 5