Program Overview

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Program Details

The program in question is the "Grundl輍gande patofysiologi och sjukdomsl酺a" or "Basic Pathophysiology and Disease Mechanisms" course.

Course Overview

Course Code and Name

• Course Code: 1QA136
• Course Name: Grundl輍gande patofysiologi och sjukdomsl酺a (Basic Pathophysiology and Disease Mechanisms)

Course Details

• Higher Education Credits: 7.5
• Education Form: Higher Education, according to the 2007 study ordinance
• Main Field of Study: Biomedical Laboratory Science
• Level: Basic Level, with only upper secondary school requirements
• Grading Scale: Failed (U) or Passed (G)
• Responsible Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine
• Decision-Making Body: Established by the Education Committee Labmed

Special Eligibility

• Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c
• Natural Science 2
• Social Science 1b or 1a1+1a2

Objectives

The course aims to introduce the subject of disease mechanisms and develop an understanding of the underlying mechanisms and disease images of serious diseases that are of great importance for public health. The course should also stimulate a scientific approach.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Explain the causes and clinical pictures of serious diseases
• Account for the treatment and prevention of serious diseases
• Explain and assess the clinical picture in acute deteriorations and potentially life-threatening conditions in serious diseases

Skill and Ability

• Understand and use relevant medical terminology

Judgement and Approach

• Know and show understanding of the meaning of a scientific approach

Content

The course begins with an overarching presentation of folk diseases from a global and national perspective. The content then focuses on basic pathophysiological principles such as cell damage and inflammation, in relation to somatic conditions such as tumor diseases, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and diabetes. Emphasis is placed on symptoms and signs that occur in connection with acute changes in the current disease conditions. During the course, great emphasis is also placed on the development of and ability to adopt a scientific approach by searching for and orally presenting scientific material.

Working Methods

To support learning, recorded lectures, study materials with patient cases and questions, teacher-led web-based seminars, and resource time are offered.

Examination

The course is examined through two oral exams and one written, individual exam.

Transition Provisions

Examination will be provided for a period of two years after any eventual discontinuation of the course.

Other Provisions

• Language of Instruction: Swedish
• Course Evaluation will be conducted after the course has been completed, in accordance with guidelines from the Committee for Education at the Basic and Advanced Level.
• The course corresponds to "Introduction to Disease Mechanisms" (1QA125).

Literature and Other Teaching Materials

• Medicinska sjukdomar (Medical Diseases) by Ericson, E., Ericson, T., published by Studentlitteratur, 2020, 5th edition, ISBN.
• Medicinsk terminologi (Medical Terminology) by Lindskog, Bengt I.; Andr幯-Sandberg, 儼e; Frank, Urban; Buckh鐱, Poul, 6th edition, published by Studentlitteratur, 2014, 704 pages, ISBN, LIBRIS-ID.