Pathology (BIO300)
Pathology comprises the processes/pathways involved in disease development.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
BIO300
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Content
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by January 20th for the spring semester.
In this course students will learn about the processes/pathways that are involved in disease development. We will use examples from cancer, auto-immune diseases, cardiology, neurological diseases (Parkinson, Alzheimer) and diabetes.
Learning outcome
- Understand how cells react to change in the local environment
- Understand the cause, development, morphology and clinical significance of changes in the body / tissues and cells
- Learn to understand and recognize diseases of the heart, lungs, salivary glands, digestive system, and nervous system
- Understand how environmental factors and nutrition can cause disease
- Learn more about the biology behind cancer development
- Recognize cell changes both macroscopically and microscopically
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
BIO100 Cell Biology, BIO110 Anatomy and Physiology
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
The exam is digital.
Coursework requirements
Mandatory Presentation
The student must give a compulsory presentation (5 minutes). This must be approved for the student to be admitted to the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreMethod of work
Four hours lectures each week all at the hospital, some as well at the department of pathology (looking at organs and doing some microscopy).
Open for
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.