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

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,

Exam Board

DANIELA FENOGLIO

MARIA ADELAIDE PRONZATO

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

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