Program Overview

Introduction to the Pathophysiology of Common Diseases Unit

The Pathophysiology of Common Diseases unit, coded as CXA212, is designed to introduce students to the pathophysiological processes underlying various human diseases. This unit enables students to recognize common pathological conditions and provides an opportunity to study specific disease processes and their outcomes.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Pathophysiology of Common Diseases
• Unit Code: CXA212
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Health
• Discipline: Health Sciences
• Coordinator: Doctor Monica Lu
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Launceston
• Study Period: Semester 1
• Attendance Options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students, international students

Key Dates

• Start Date: 23/2/2026
• Census Date: 17/3/2026
• WW Date: 20/4/2026
• End Date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the development and progression of common human pathological states.
• Apply the process of diagnosis of disease to draw conclusions from clinical and pathological data.
• Communicate in a systematic way using correct, discipline-specific terminology.

Fee Information

• Field of Education: Health
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,862.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• (CZZ101 or CXA172) and (CZZ102 or CXA173 or CXA273)

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Tutorial (2hrs x weekly); Independent learning (4hrs x weekly)
• Assessment:
  • Quizzes (25%)
  • Complex disease assignment (CDA) (35%)
  • Final Theory Exam (40%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable and the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required:
  • Crowley's Human Disease, Pathology and Pathophysiology Correlations, 2020, 11th Edition, Emily G. Reisner, Howard M. Reisner.
  • Kumar, Abbas and Aster, 2020. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th Edition
• Alternative:
  • Stevens, Lowe and Scott, 2009, Core Pathology, 3rd Edition.
  • Damjanov, I 2011, Pathology for the Health-Related Professions, 4th edn, WB Saunders, Philadelphia.
  • Young, B, Stewart, W, O'Dowd, G 2009, Wheater's Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review of Histopathology, 5th edn, Churchill Livingstone.
• Recommended:
  • Damjanov, I 2011, Pathology for the Health-Related Professions, 4th edn, WB Saunders, Philadelphia.
  • Young, B, Stewart, W, O'Dowd, G 2009, Wheater's Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review of Histopathology, 5th edn, Churchill Livingstone.