Pathology (1cr)
Course unit code: M5033-10
General information
- Credits
- 1 cr
Content
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
Professional studies
Objective of course
The student:
-knows the basic factors involved with the origin of diseases
-knows the most common changes caused by diseases in the organ system
-knows the origin and development of inflammatory reactions
-knows phenomena related to inflammations, classification of inflammations and inflammatory cells
-knows the changes in blood vessels and circulatory disorders
-knows the classification and differentiation of neoplasms
Course contents
-basic factors involved with the origin of diseases
-changes caused by diseases in the organ system
-apoptosis and necrosis
-inflammation and the inflammation reaction
-thrombosis, embolism and atheroma
-neoplasms
Teaching methods
Lectures, independent study
Assessment methods
Active participation in teaching, written graded examination
Prerequisites
-
Required/recommended reading
See M503-5
Name of lecturer
Ms Leena Mattila-Oksanen
Year of study
First academic year
Semester
Spring period 4
Language of instruction
Finnish
Further information
The course is held by a lecturer,