OVERVIEW

This integrated course of General Pathology, Physiopathology, Immunology and Parasithology aims to introduce and teach the student the basic principles of etiology and the pathogenic mechanisms of diseases in humans, both at a cellular and molecular level. In addition, this course covers the physiopathological mechanisms of the most important metabolic, circulatory, liver and blood related diseases.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To provide the knowledge of the etiopathogenesis of diseases, the fundamental physiopathological basis of the principle aspects of inflammation, immunology and immunopathology in reference to the clinical framework of the most important systems, in particular, the diagnostic conditions based on the modifications of clinical, immunological, cytological and parasitological parameters in diseases in which the laboratory diagnosis is an indispensable criteria.

PREREQUISITES

In order to attend this course, students are required to have a good level of knowledge in the fields of human anatomy, histology, biochemistry and cellular biology.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

DANIELA FENOGLIO

MARIA ADELAIDE PRONZATO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

Class schedule

GENERAL PATHOLOGY, PHYSIOPATHOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is an oral one and it consists of a 30-minute interview in the presence of a panel of course tutors. The student should be able to demonstrate the ability to critically discuss all the subjects covered in the syllabus. During the discussion of the various topics, the committee will verify if the student has satisfactorily fulfilled the expected learning outcomes.

At the end of the oral examination, the tutors will give a final mark based on an overall evaluation of the student.

The full mark 30 out of 30 with honours will be assigned when the student's knowledge is outstanding.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The verification of the student's learning process will be based on the final oral exam which is aimed at testing the acquired knowledge by the student of the expected learning outcomes.

In order to pass exam, the student has to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the etiological basis and pathogenetic mechanisms of diseases in humans and the ability to analyze the main cellular aspects.

The following elements will contribute to the final mark:

• ability to critically discuss the requested topics;
• accurancy, clarity, synthesis and fluency;
• competence in the subject;
• correct use of terminology.

Exam schedule