GENERAL PATHOLOGY
COD. 00768
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The student will acquire basic knowledge on tissue injury and response to injury (inflammation, hemostasis, tissue repair) as well as of introductive information on tumor biology.
Course contents summary
Cell injury and cell death.
Inflammation: types and classification, events and mechanisms, cells, mediators, systemic effects.
Hemostasis: phases, defects and excesses, thrombosis, embolia, infraction.
Tissue repair: mechanisms and defects.
Basic elements of oncology.
Recommended readings
Maier e Mariotti "Patologia Generale e Fisiopatologia", McGraw Hill
Teaching methods
Interactive oral lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
NAME OF LECTURER
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2012/2013
YEAR OF STUDY: 2
SEMESTER: First semester
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2
UNIT COORDINATOR: BUSSOLATI Ovidio
CONTACT HOURS: 14
INDIVIDUAL WORK HOURS: 36
