Admission requirements
The courses Human Biology, Biomolecules, Cellular Communication, Medical Genetics, Immunology, Physiology Basic Concepts en Physiology Advanved Cocepts must have been completed.
Description
This module is an introduction to general pathology and covers five multidisciplinary themes:
general pathology
gross anatomy of organ systems;
mesenchymal differentiation and pathology of bone;
pathology of hereditary cancer
nephropathology (nephrosclerosis);
All themes focus on the understanding of pathological processes (etiology, pathogenesis and morphology), and on methodology. The themes are introduced by a macroscopic, microscopic and molecular demonstration of the anatomy of the organ system involved. Biomedical research is indispensable for appropriate diagnosis and therapy, it is important to appreciate the position of the biomedical scientist in health care.
Course objectives
The student:
Recognizes, names and describes changes (morphological, structural and molecular alterations) in tissue specimens.
Recognizes or deduces the cause of a disease (etiology).
Describes pathological processes (pathogenesis) that cause clinical signs and symptoms
Recognizes and indicates intervention points for (future) therapy.
Indicates actual research subjects regarding the diseases which were subject in the course.
Comprehends the functional and anatomical relationships of organ systems
Has obtained communication skills that allow them to write and present coherently and convincingly while taking into account modern presentation and writing principles
Is able to express and defend one's opinion and connect this to or appreciate opinions of others in discussion
Timetable
All course and group schedules are published on MyTimeTable.
The exam dates have been determined by the Education Board and are published in MyTimeTable.
It will be announced in MyTimeTable and/or Brightspace when and how the post-exam feedback will be organized.
Mode of instruction
Lectures, work groups, practicals, a journal club, a mini-research symposium, (computer-aided) tutorials and (audio guided) visit to the Anatomical Museum.
Assessment method
Multiple choice and open questions.
Reading list
For the complete reading list for the bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, see the Study Materials List BW 2024-2025.
Registration
Registration must be done via MyStudyMap. Registration in MyStudyMap gives you automatic access to the course in Brightspace. For more information, please visit the Leiden University website for students.
Contact
Remarks
The module Human Pathology includes an anatomy practical. You must be aware that his anatmoy practical involves performing an autopsy on a whole body from a deceased person. This will be only available for regular students and exchanges students from Karolinska. Other exchange students, side-entrance students and premasters are not eligible for this practical. They will get an adjusted exam without questions on gross anatomy of organ systems.