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GENERAL PATHOLOGY, PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY AND MICROBIOLOGY

University of Genoa
Genoa , Italy
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Bachelors
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Anatomy | Pathology | Microbiology
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Health | Natural Science
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is PATOLOGIA GENERALE, ANATOMIA PATOLOGICA E MICROBIOLOGIA, which translates to General Pathology, Pathological Anatomy, and Microbiology. This program is part of the academic offerings at the University of Genoa (UniGe) for the academic year 2024/2025.


Program Details

  • Code: 67947
  • Academic Year: 2024/2025
  • Credits (CFU): The program includes 5 CFU in the second year for Infermieristica Pediatrica 9277 (L/SNT1) - Genova.
  • Language: Italian
  • Location: Genova

Propedeuticity

  • Incoming Propedeuticity: To take this exam, students must have passed the following exams:
    • Infermieristica Pediatrica 9277 (cohort 2023/2024)
    • Anatomia e Istologia
    • Infermieristica in Prevenzione e Assistenza alla Famiglia e alla Collettivitŕ
    • Fisiologia e Scienze dell'Alimentazione
  • Outgoing Propedeuticity: This course is a prerequisite for several other courses, including:
    • Infermieristica Pediatrica 9277 (cohort 2023/2024)
    • Infermieristica Clinica nella Cronicitŕ e nella Disabilitŕ Fisica e Psichica 68039
    • Infermieristica nella Ricerca 73031
    • Infermieristica Clinica nel Percorso del Paziente in Ambito Chirurgico 67987
    • Principi di Management Sanitario e Medicina Legale 65554
    • Medicina e Chirurgia Generali, Farmacologia 67960
    • Infermieristica Clinica in Area Critica 68083
    • Tirocinio III Anno 68894
    • Infermieristica per Problemi Prioritari di Salute 68022

Modules

The program is composed of three modules:


  • Anatomia Patologica
  • Microbiologia e Microbiologia Clinica
  • Patologia Generale

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Presentation

The course is divided into three modules: General Pathology, Pathological Anatomy, and Microbiology and Microbiology Clinic. General Pathology studies the causes of diseases and the body's defense response to damaging agents. Pathological Anatomy provides basic knowledge and study methods for diagnosing inflammatory, degenerative, and neoplastic pathologies. Microbiology delves into the characteristics and diversity of microorganisms that cause infections in humans.


Objectives and Contents

Formative Objectives

  • To know the main intrinsic causes of disease.
  • To understand the main hereditary and congenital diseases.
  • To recognize the morphological and functional characteristics of neoplastic cells.
  • To comprehend the main causes of cellular damage.
  • To understand the causes of inflammation, the phases of inflammation, and the main acute and chronic inflammations.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of cellular biology and genetics; notions of anatomy, histology, and physiology are necessary to effectively engage with the course contents.


Teachers and Commissions

  • Claudia Cantoni: Available by appointment via email or phone.
  • Cinzia Maria Domenicotti: Reception is agreed upon based on student needs and deadlines via mail.
  • Anna Maria Schito: Available any day, by prior agreement via email.
  • Valerio Gaetano Vellone: Available by appointment.

Examination Commission

  • Cinzia Maria Domenicotti (President)
  • Gabriele Gaggero
  • Anna Maria Schito
  • Valerio Gaetano Vellone
  • Claudia Cantoni (President and Coordinator of the integrated course)

Exams

Examination Method

The exam consists of an oral test in the presence of the four teachers of the integrated course. The interview lasts about 30 minutes for each student and focuses on the program covered during the frontal lessons.


Examination Schedule

There are 7 appeals distributed in the winter and summer sessions. No extraordinary appeals will be granted outside the periods indicated in the Course of Study Regulations, except for off-course students.


Assessment Method

The exam aims to verify the achievement of the expected learning outcomes: the ability to apply knowledge through the description of solving a problem and communication skills, through an oral exam, the competencies acquired based on the scheme that has been accompanied in the program for each topic treated. For each argument, it is a matter of verifying, as per the program, the level of knowledge, the type of competence required, and the necessary ability to relate to the specific topic. Ultimately, the candidate must be able to demonstrate the achievement of the strategic objective in terms of knowing, being able to do, and being able to be. At the end of the test, the teachers of the commission formulate a final vote that results from the weighted average of the partial votes and the overall judgment on the candidate.


Calendar of Appeals

  • Dates and Times: Various dates from January 22, 2025, to September 29, 2025, all at 14:00.
  • Location: Genova
  • Type: Oral exam with online acceptance
  • Notes: Specific to each module (Anatomia Patologica, Microbiologia e Microbiologia Clinica, Patologia Generale)
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