Fachbereich Angewandte Naturwissenschaften
Pathophysiology (MSc)
Vorlesung
Compulsory module
- in MSc Biomedical Sciences, 1st semester
- 6h/week (2L/2E/2P)
- Credits: 8 ECTS
Lecture/Exercise
Learning outcomes
Students are able to
- describe and explain pathophysiological processes with correct terminology
- apply their knowledge in physiology to explain pathophysiological observations
Content
- Cellular adaptations and response to stress
- Homeostasis
- Inflammation and tissue repair
- Cancer
- Diseases of the lung
- Diseases of the kidney
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system
- Student presentations on the anatomy and physiology of organ systems
Internship
Learning outcomes
Students are able to
- conduct analytical experiments
- obtain, understand and interpret current research literature
- obtain, analyse, report and interpret data from analytical experiments
Content
- Pathophysiology of Covid-19
- Renal Pathophysiology
Teilnahmevoraussetzungen
none
Recommendations: Basic knowledge in human or animal physiology acquired in a preceding Bachelor study program
Module examination with marks
Written exam: 70 %
Lab report: 30 %
Literatur
- Braun, CA and Anderson, CM: Applied Pathophysiology - A conceptual approach to the mechanisms of disease, 3rd ed., Wolter Kluwer
- Norris, T: Porth's Pathophysiology - Concepts of Altered Health States, 10th ed, Wolters Kluwer
- Silverthorn, D: Human Physiology - An Integrated Approach, 8th ed., Pearson
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