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Course Description

This course provides basic knowledge on the changes in normal structure and function which occur in a disease. The course focuses on concepts, which may be applicable when learning about pathology in specific organ systems.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) To explain the cellular events that occur in relation to stress and injurious stimuli
2 ) To explain the basis of the inflammatory response in the body
3 ) To explain the processes that occur in tissue healing and repair

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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Syllabus

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1. Morphology of a normal cell
2. Normal cell homeostasis

1. Causes of cell injury
2. Cellular adaptation and intracellular accumulation

1. Reversible and irreversible cell injury
2. Necrosis and apoptosis

1. Introduction and causes of inflammation
2. The basic concepts in the pathophysiology of acute inflammation
3. Morphological changes in acute inflammation
4. Outcomes of acute inflammation

1. Chronic inflammation
2. Granulomatous inflammation
3. Outcomes and systemic effects of inflammation

1. Concept of tissue repair; regeneration and scar formation
2. Processes in various stages of wound healing or tissue repair
3. Healing by first intention and second intention

1. Factors that impair wound healing/ tissue repair
2. Complications of wound healing