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Pathology II - #17140


 

 
Dr. Norman Horns
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45.0
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Students will study pathologic changes in various organs and the interrelationship between organ pathologic changes.
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Course Objectives
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  1. Students will understand various types of pathologic changes in different organs and be able to describe how these produce clinical symptoms in patients as an aid in making clinical diagnoses.
Materials
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A. Required Text(s):
  1. Kumar/Robbins & Cotran, Pathologic Basis of Diseas, 7th ed '05, Saunders: or Kumar/Robbins, Basic Pathology, 7th ed '03, Saunders
  2. Written course notes
  3. Handouts

B. Recommended Text(s):
None
C. Required Materials for Lab:
None
Assignments
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A. --
Attendance
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Attendance at lectures is expected since these will augment material presented in the notes and textbook.

This schedule may be subject to change during the course of the trimester. If that becomes necessary, changes will be announced in class as early as possible. In case of an absence, it is the student's responsibility to check with the instructor or classmates regarding announced alteration to the normal schedule.

Makeup quizzes or exams are given only with an excused absence. The usual fee will be charged, as outlined in the student handbook; or as advised by the instructor if there are extenuating circumstances being allowed.
Grading Criteria
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  1. The primary type of test questions will be a combination (in varying proportions) of: multiple choice and true/false
  2. The examinations will/may include material from the lecture notes, lectures, and text book.
  3. Tests are to be taken on the assigned day except for illness or other acceptable emergency interference. In case of an acceptable reason, tests may be taken early or late by arrangement with the instructor.

    Exam 1 Thursday, January 18 40-60 questions Covers material since the start of the course
    Exam 2 During Midterms Week Number of questions to be announced Content to be announced
    Exam 3 Friday, March 9 40-60 questions Covers material since Exam 2 (midterm exam)
    Exam 4 During Finals Week Number of questions to be announced Content to be announced

Guaranteed grades are as follows:

A = 92-100%
B = 82-91%
C = 72-81%
D = 65-71%
F = below 65%
Course Competencies
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COGNITIVE DOMAIN


  1. For the following organs, the student will have working knowledge of various pathologic processes affecting the organs, the relationship the other organs and the resulting clinical abnormalities. These pathologic processes include the following:

    1. Inflammatory and infectious diseases
    2. Traumatic lesions
    3. Genetic and developmental abnormalities
    4. Environmentally and toxic induced disorders
    5. Neoplasms
    6. Degenerative disorders
    7. Circulatory disorders

  2. The above categories of conditions will be studied (where appropriate) in the following organs:

    1. Blood vessels
    2. Heart
    3. Skeletal muscle and peripheral nerves
    4. Bones and joints
    5. Brain and spinal cord
    6. Lungs and bronchi, respiratory system
    7. Lymph nodes
    8. Kidneys and urinary tract
    9. Salivary glands
    10. Gastrointestinal tract
    11. Endocrine glands
    12. Liver and biliary system
    13. Pancreas
    14. Female reproductive tract
    15. Female breast


Conditions:
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PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN


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AFFECTIVE DOMAIN


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Weekly Calendar of Learning Objectives
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Week Dates Topics/Learning objectives
Week 1 --

Lipid absorption and transport, dyslipidemia

 

Week 2 --

Vascular diseases, Thrombosis, Atherosclerosis
Week 3 --

Vascular diseases, Arteriolosclerosis

Vasculitis syndromes, Hypertension, Heart Disease
Week 4 --

Heart Disease

Muscle (skeletal)
Week 5 -- Bone Diseases including metabolic disease and tumors, cervical spine, Arthritis
Week 6 --

Arthritis

Central Nervous Sysyem
Week 7 --

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System
Week 8 -- No Class Midterms Week
Week 9 --

Respiratory System

Lymphoid System
Week 10 -- Kidney and Lower urinary tract
Week 11 -- Gastrointestinal Tract
Week 12 -- Gastrointestinal Tract, Pituitary Gland, Thyroid, Liver
Week 13 -- Liver, Pancreas, Breast, Gynecologic Pathology (GYN)
Week 14 --

Final Exams
Week 15 -- --
Please Note
This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about any announcements or schedule changes which may have been made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies described in the current student handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs office.
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