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Pathology (M)
Pathology 2420A - Pathology for Nursing Students
A survey course providing an understanding of fundamental mechanisms of disease processes. The first half of the course presents pathogenesis of diseases common to all organ systems; the second half concentrates on disease in most of the major organ systems including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
Antirequisite(s): Pathology 3240A.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours/wk or equivalent online delivery with 1 tutorial hour/wk, 0.5 course.
Enrolment limited to students in the Western Fanshawe College collaborative BScN program.
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Pathology 3240A - Understanding Disease
A survey course for students in the biomedical sciences, health sciences or science programs. The emphasis is on understanding general mechanisms of disease (e.g. inflammation, immunity, injury, neoplasia, disturbed hemodynamics) in all organ systems.
Antirequisite(s): Pathology 2420A.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Pathology 3245B - Diseases of Organ Systems
Building on the knowledge of general disease mechanisms presented in Pathology 3240A, this lecture-based course will introduce students to specific diseases of most major organ systems (e.g. cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal system, GI system, reproductive system, central nervous system and musculoskeletal system).
Antirequisite(s): Pathology 2420A, and the former Pathology 240a.   
Prerequisite(s): Pathology 3240A with a minimum mark of 70%.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Pathology 4200A/B - Current Concepts in the Pathogenesis of Human Diseases
This course will cover current concepts in the molecular and cellular pathogenesis of selected human diseases. These will include endocrine, metabolic, neuropsychiatric, renal, cardiac and neoplastic diseases, with emphasis on defects in genes and/or the levels of hormones or growth factor receptors, cellular organelles, intracellular signaling pathways, and cellular metabolism.
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Prerequisite(s): Pathology 3240A and Pathology 3245B with a mark of at least 70% in each.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Pathology 4400A/B - Environmental Pathology
The pathology of occupational and environmental diseases, including information on recent developments and basic mechanisms involved in these diseases. Recognition of occupational and environmental diseases, early diagnosis, mechanisms of cell injury and regeneration, and the effects of a wide variety of toxic drugs, chemicals and UV and ionizing radiation are included.
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Prerequisite(s): Pathology 3240A and 3245B with a minimum mark of 70% in each.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Pathology 4500B - Introduction to Forensic Sciences
Examination of the medicolegal framework investigating the nature and circumstance of certain deaths. These forensic investigations involve experts in different disciplines assisting the coroner and police in resolving cases. Forensic pathology examines the effects of disease, particularly in sudden death, and effects of various external agents on the human body.
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Prerequisite(s): Pathology 3240A and 3245B with a minimum mark of 75% in each. Restricted to students in Year 4 of Pathology and Toxicology modules. Limited spaces available to students in Year 4 of other Basic Medical Sciences and Biological Sciences modules, with permission of the course director.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
Limited Enrolment.
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Academic Calendar 2014 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Pathology (M)
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