Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The field of radiography and radiation therapy is rapidly changing and a sound knowledge of the disease processes being investigated or treated is required for professional practice. Knowledge of diseases of the major organ systems provides an essential background for understanding the clinical applications of imaging and the therapy aspects of medical radiation science. This unit places an emphasis on general pathological knowledge necessary for the study of future units. This will enable you to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge of human pathology and is required for the understanding of subsequent clinical semesters.

Aims

The aim of the unit is to introduce you to the study of Pathology and an understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying the major diseases of human organ systems.

Objectives

On the successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

1. Understand and correctly use pathological terms and concepts and disease processes.
2. Understand the key mechanisms of disease processes.
3. Know, understand and be able to apply facts, concepts, and terms in disease processes as they relate to the major diseases of each of the organ systems.
4. Recognise major pathological processes/conditions from preserved specimens.
5. Establish base level knowledge to prepare for specialist study of disease in imaging and radiotherapy courses.

Content

The content of the unit includes:

· General disease processes: cellular adaptation and cell death; haemodynamic disorders; inflammation and repair neoplasia; immunity, infection; environmental and genetic
· Diseases of the organ systems: cardiovascular; respiratory; gastrointestinal; urinary; genital; nervous; musculoskeletal.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Lectorials: 2 hours per week

Laboratory: 2 hours per week

Lectorials with illustrative colour projection slides supplemented by preserved pathology specimens, wherever possible. Accompanying the the lectorials are a series of tutorial/practical classes where you,will investigate a collection of preserved human pathology specimens using group discussion, worksheets and quizes. These activities provide you with formative feedback on your progress.

Assessment

Students will be expected to undertake the following assessments related to the learning outcomes of this unit.Students will be given regular feedback on their progress from fortnightly quiz results. The unit coordinator and tutors will be available to provide feedback based on progress in practical worksheets and quizes.

Assessment name: Examination (written)
Description: End-semester theory examination, short answer, multiple choice, true/false.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Assessment name: Laboratory/Practical
Description: Attendance at weekly laboratory sessions to view, examine and discuss a selection of preserved pathology specimens and the completion/submission of a weekly worksheet and quizes. Non attendance to practical sessions may result in a reduction of the total quiz mark of up to a maximum of 10%.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 5
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Ongoing

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Texts:
Recommended:
· Kumar Pathologic Basis of Disease, lateste edition, Saunders or
· Damjanov, Pathogy for the Health Professions, latest edition, Elsevier
· Medical Dictionary

Risk assessment statement

This unit includes a practical component. You are referred to the university's health and safety web site http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/index.jsp for further information. You will be required to complete a Health and Safety quiz for Q block prior to entry to the laboratory. This will be available on the student services tab on QUT virtual. You will be required to wear covered shoes to all practical sessions.

If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the lecturer in charge of the unit, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 21-Sep-2012