Introduction to Pathological Physiology
| Title | ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΑΘΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΦΥΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Introduction to Pathological Physiology |
| Code | ΙΑ0366 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Maria Papaioannou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 200000004 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600128685
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| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. Α΄ ΠΑΘΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΚΛΙΝΙΚΗ | |
| 2. Β΄ ΠΡΟΠΑΙΔΕΥΤΙΚΗ ΠΑΘΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΚΛΙΝΙΚΗ | |
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Class Schedule
| Building | Ιατρικής (αμφιθέατρο) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ Β (73) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 12:00 έως 14:00 |
| Building | Ιατρικής (αμφιθέατρο) |
| Floor | - |
| Hall | Γ κτίριο Ιπποκράτειο (654) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 13:00 έως 15:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600128685
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Knowledge of Physiology, Biochemistry and Histology/Anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the mechanisms responsible for the appearance and course of a disease.
Understanding the mechanisms responsible for developing clinical symptoms or laboratory abnormalities in pathologic conditions.
The student should be able to describe the mechanisms underlying the onset and the development of a disease.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Physiology and abnormal function of organs and systems are discussed.The mechanisms underlying common diseases and the procedures inside the human body leading to pathologic conditions are described. The following chapters are individually presented and discussed.
Defense mechanisms, Immunity. HLA system, connective tissue and joint diseases. Hemopoiesis, hemostasis. Breathing disorders and lung diseases. Kidneys: glomerular, tubular disorders. Fluid and electrolyte disorders. Disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, bowel, pancreas, liver and biliary tract. Heart: EKG, coronary heart disease, abnormalities of the cardiac valves, heart failure. Arterial hypertension. Endocrine system: Thyroid abnormalities, adrenal glands, bone diseases.
Metabolic disorders, obesity, diabetes mellitus.
Educational Material Types
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Description
Video presentations and links to databases.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
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Student Assessment
Description
Final exams at the end of the semester. 10 relatively short questions from which the students choose six. 50% correct answers are required to pass the exam.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Παθολογική Φυσιολογία (Τομέας Παθολογίας ΑΠΘ Καραγιάννης, Δανιηλίδης)
Last Update
27-11-2015
