Pathophysiology & Disease Biology
| Unit code | TBS2101 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | TBC |
| Unit level | Level 2 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Location | India |
| Offered by | Tetr School of Biosciences |
| Mandatory/optional | Mandatory |
Overview
What changes inside cells, tissues and organs when disease begins, and how does it spread through the body? You will study inflammation, cell injury, neoplasia, infection and chronic disease mechanisms.
Aims
To explain the biological processes that turn healthy tissue into diseased tissue.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- describe the mechanisms of cell injury and inflammation
- explain the development of cancer and chronic disease
- relate tissue changes to clinical signs
- interpret simple pathology data
Syllabus
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Teaching and learning methods
[To be confirmed by the academic team]
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| [To be confirmed by the academic team] | TBC |
Linked immersion
Recommended reading
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