Pathology (BIO300)
Pathology comprises the processes/pathways involved in disease development.
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
BIO300
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
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
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
The exam is digital.