Molecular Basis of Disease B - PATH3206

 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  School of Medical Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: PATH3205
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Recent advances in understanding the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying congenital disorders and neoplasia. Detailed discussion of molecular carcinogenesis, the metastatic process and techniques for diagnosing congenital diseases. Common tumours, with an emphasis on colorectal, breast, prostate and cervical carcinoma. Systemic pathology of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and central nervous systems, including peptic ulcer disease, liver disorders, glomerulonephritis, and Alzheimer disease.

Note: Advantage in having undertaken previous study in ANAT3231 Cell Biology.