535-0391-00L  Pathobiology

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersM. Detmar, V. I. Otto
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
535-0391-00 GPathobiologie3 hrs
Wed08:45-11:30HPV G 4 »
M. Detmar, V. I. Otto

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AbstractPathobiology describes the mechanisms underlying a disease and its clinical manifestations. An overview over important diseases of different organ systems and their symptoms will be given. How the discussed diseases can be recognized based on symptoms and diagnostic tests will be practiced based on case studies.
ObjectiveUnderstanding of the molecular mechanisms that link the cause of a disease to its clinical manifestation. Knowing the most important diseases and their symptoms. First abilities to recognize and distinguish between different diseases based on case studies.
ContentLecture Topics:

1. Introduction and General Pathology

2. Diseases of Blood Cells

3. Cardiovascular Diseases

4. Lung Diseases

5. Kidney Diseases

6. Disorders of the Endocrine System

7. Metabolic Disorders

8. Gastrointestinal Diseases

9. Skin Diseases

10. Diseases of the Reproductive Organs

11. Diseases of the Bones and Joints

12. Disorders of the Central Nervous System

13. Disorders of Sensory Organs

14. Psychiatric Diseases


Case studies referring to the diseases discussed in the course of the lectures will be solved and the solutions presented by the students.
Lecture notesWill be available at the following website:


myStudies
LiteratureKumar Vinay ; Abbas Abul K. ; Fausto Nelson ; Aster Jon C, Robbins and Cotran, Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th ed., Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia 2017
Mitchell Richard N. ; Kumar Vinay ; Abbas Abul K. ; Fausto Nelson ; Aster Jon C., Pocket Companion to Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th ed., Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia 2017
Tischendorf Frank W. (Hrsg.), Blickdiagnostik : Compact-Atlas der klinischen Inspektion und Differenzialdiagnostik, 5. Aufl., Schattauer Verlag, Stuttgart 2017
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirements: Completion of Basic Studies

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersM. Detmar, V. I. Otto
Typesession examination
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 60 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationObligatorisches Leistungselement im Rahmen der Vorlesung:
- Lösen der Fallbeispiele individuell
- fristgerechte Abgabe von Präsentationsunterlagen mit den Lösungen von 6 Fallbeispielen (Gruppenarbeit)
- Präsentation eines der 6 Fallbeispiele (Gruppenarbeit) auf Aufforderung der Dozierenden
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ProgrammeSectionType
DAS Preparation for the Swiss Federal Examination in PharmacyFirst Series of Courses (Group A)OInformation
Pharmaceutical Sciences BachelorThird Year Core SubjectsOInformation