PATHOLOGY
- Course
- PATH216 - PATHOLOGY
- Department
- Pharmacy - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 2
- ECTS
- 3
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Handan DOĞAN
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
Pathology course includes the study of basic pathology processes that underlie all disease such as cellular pathology, inflammation and repair, neoplasias, and the study of genetic immunologic, metabolic and deficiency, infections, environmental, pediatric and geriatric diseases. This lecture covers up many topics such as general description of pathology, cellular adaptation disorders, atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, metaplasia and dysplasia, cell death including apoptosis necrosis, definition of inflammation its types and signs, gastrointestinal system pathologies, cardiac diseases and cardiovascular system pathologies, lymphatic system pathologies, skeletal system pathologies, central nervous system pathologies, environmental pathologies, blood disorders, pulmonary system pathologies, congenital diseases of kidney and urinary system pathologies, infectious diseases pathologies and bacterial infection pathologies, degenerative diseases of central nervous system.
PATHOLOGY
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| PATHOLOGY | Midterm | 40 |
| PATHOLOGY | Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 Demonstrate understanding of basic pathologic processes
- 02 Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts pathological structures
- 03 Demonstrate understanding of normal body structures and pathological structures
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Pathology |
| Week 2 | Causes of Cell Injury and Cell Injury Mechanisms |
| Week 3 | Adaptation Mechanisms |
| Week 4 | Cell injury: Death/Reversible Cell Injury |
| Week 5 | Necrosis Types, Apoptosis |
| Week 6 | Intracellular Accumulations and Calcifications |
| Week 7 | Acute Inflammation and Chemical Mediators |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 9 | Chronic Inflammation |
| Week 10 | Tissue Repair and Rejeneration |
| Week 11 | Hemodynamic Disorders |
| Week 12 | Neoplasia Definition, Classification and Terminology |
| Week 13 | Neoplasia, Epidemiology/Etiology and Characteristic of Benign and Malignant Tumors |
| Week 14 | Neoplasia, Cargiogenesis and The Biology of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Robbins Basic Pathology 10th Edition
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Demonstrate understanding of basic pathologic processes
- L02 Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts pathological structures
- L03 Demonstrate understanding of normal body structures and pathological structures
- L04 Define a pathologic tissue both in microscopic and anatomic terms. SOLO 2
- L05 Express sufficiently how to approach the pathologic conditions SOLO 3
- L06 Explain pathologic states and diseases SOLO 4
- L07 Identifies the methods which pathology uses. SOLO 2
- L08 Explain the etiology and progress mechanism of diseases. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
- P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
- P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
- P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
- P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
- P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
- P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
- P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
- P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
- P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
- P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
- P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
- P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
- P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3.43 |
| L05 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4.07 |
| L06 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.64 |
| L07 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.43 |
| L08 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3.43 |