PHYSIOPATHOLOGY
OVERVIEW
The Course is meant to give an understanding of the main causes of disease and knowledge of the physiological response to cell and tissue damage. The Course gives also insights into the pathogenesis of important processes such as metabolic diseases and blood related disorders
AIMS AND CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledge of different aspects of general physiopathology that enable graduate students to explore or expand any field connected to this topic.
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Course is aimed at providing the student with the fundamentals for understanding the principles of pathophysiology using a multi-perspective approach.
The expected result is the student's full comprehension of the mechanisms leading to diseases and their capacity to be able to co-ordinate and deliver their ideas on the topics at 360 degrees.
Teaching methods
The teaching is composed of 20 hours of live lectures on all the syllabus subjects which are illustrated through specific Power Point presentations available on Aulaweb.
The tutors suggest the use of reference books to further develop the various topics in order to be fully prepared for the exam.
Note that, in line with university regulations, the attendance to these lectures is compulsory.
SYLLABUS/CONTENT
Metabolic diseases: Diabetes
Vessel and heart diseases: Atherosclerosis
Liver diseases: Epatitis and Cyrrhosis
Blood diseases: Anemia
RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY
Fisiopatologia generale: 1) GM Pontieri, Elementi di Fisiopatologia generale, Piccin,
TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD
Ricevimento: Students can contact the teachers by mail (maidep@unige.it) for interviews The teacher's studio is located in the Pathology Section of Experimental Medicine Department (DIMES) , via L.B. Alberti, 2 16132 Genova
Exam Board
DANIELA FENOGLIO
MARIA ADELAIDE PRONZATO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
LESSONS
Teaching methods
The teaching is composed of 20 hours of live lectures on all the syllabus subjects which are illustrated through specific Power Point presentations available on Aulaweb.
The tutors suggest the use of reference books to further develop the various topics in order to be fully prepared for the exam.
Note that, in line with university regulations, the attendance to these lectures is compulsory.
LESSONS START
Lessons start on October 2019
ORARI
L'orario di tutti gli insegnamenti è consultabile su EasyAcademy.
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.