Experimental Pathology

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

An enrolment quota of 200 students applies to this subject.

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170 hours.

B. Biomedicine Students:

B Science Students:

PATH20001 may also be taken concurrently.

See Pre-requisites

Pathology

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Experimental Pathology will introduce students to the practical methods used to understand the nature and cause of disease. Through a combination of laboratory and workshop sessions and case based lectures students will consolidate their theoretical understanding of disease acquired in PATH20001 or BIOM20001. Students will be introduced to the core disciplines of Pathology and in doing so appreciate the central and vital role Pathology plays in medicine and medical research.

To introduce students to the core disciplines of Pathology
To develop an appreciation for the breadth of Pathology as a discipline
To experience a variety of experimental techniques related to the disciplines of Pathology
To consolidate an understanding of the basic principles of disease through practical experience
To develop critical thinking and problem solving skills by performing, recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from laboratory and workshop sessions.

• Performance (continuous throughout semester) 10%
• Five (5) prac reports (1,000 words each) Submitted fortnightly throughout semester. (75% total)
• Multiple choice examination (1 hour) 15%

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Laboratory coat and safety glasses are required.
• Students should be familiar with the University policy on Plagiarism and must agree with the Anti-Plagiarism declaration for each Assessment Activity.
• Completion and submission of all assessment activities by the submission dates indicated in the subject practical manual is a compulsory requirement of the subject.

Students concerned they may be asked to participate in animal use activities to which they have a conscientious objection should raise the matter with their subject coordinator at the earliest opportunity to increase the chances that alternative arrangements can be made. In line with the policy relative to Conscientious Objection to Animal Use (MPF1182), the University will endeavour to make reasonable accommodation for conscientious objections of students in this area, although it will not always be possible to excuse students from particular activities. For more details on this policy, please go to http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1182.