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BMS2002 - Pathophysiology

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2024/25

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course presents a systemic approach to the study of the changes in human physiology due to diseases.  Lecture presentation begins with an introduction of terminology and an overview of cellular defense, inflammation and neoplasia. Students then learn the pathophysiology of the following systems: nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, skeletal, urinary, and reproductive. Lectures meet twice weekly.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Examination Duration: 2.5 hours
Minimum Passing Requirement : A minimum of 40% in coursework as well as in examination.
 
Detailed Course Information

BMS2002.pdf

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Department of Biomedical Sciences