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BNS 123: Pathophysiology

An introduction to the fundamental basis of pathological processes, from cell injury and inflammation to the systemic effects of disease.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Pathophysiology.

Introduction to Pathology

Concepts & Application Cell Injury Cellular Adaptation Pathological Calcifications Genetic Disorders

Inflammation and Wound Healing

Acute Inflammation Chronic Inflammation Morphologic Patterns Wound Healing & Repair Pathologic Aspects of Healing

Neoplasia

Key Concepts & Classification Benign vs. Malignant Tumours Spread of Cancer (Metastasis) Carcinogens & Irradiation

Pathology of Systemic Disorders

Infectious & Communicable Diseases Haematological Disorders Endocrine System Disorders Urinary & Reproductive Disorders Digestive System Disorders Cardiovascular System Disorders Respiratory System Disorders Neurologic & Musculoskeletal Disorders Body Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances Skin Disorders

Immunology

Allergic & Hypersensitivity Reactions Auto-immune Diseases Transplant Rejection Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Practical Demonstrations

Morbid Anatomic & Post-mortem Studies Inflammation, Necrosis & Infarction Cellular Adaptation Benign Tumours Malignant Tumours

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. MacSween, M, et al (2000). Muir's Text book of Pathology: Hodder Arnold
  2. Kumar, V, Cotran, R, et al (2007). Robins Basic Pathology: Saunders
  3. Damjanov, I. (2005). Pathology for the Health Professions: Saunders Publishers.
  4. McConnell, T. (2006). The Nature of Disease: Pathology for Health Professions: Lippincott
  5. McPhee, SJ & Ganong, WF. (2006) Pathophysiology of Disease: Appleton & Lange
  6. Chang, E, Daly, J, & Elliott, D. (2006). Pathophysiology applied to nursing: Elsevier Australia
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