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HLTH SC 2104 - Essential Understanding of Disease and Treatment

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4210
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 5 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Check with School
Pre-Requisite: ANAT SC 1102 or BIOLOGY 1101
Assumed Knowledge: ANAT SC 1103 or BIOLOGY 1201
Incompatible: PHARM 2100 , PATHOL 2200
Assessment: Online quizzes, mid-semester test, participation in tutorials and CBL, final examination
Syllabus:

The course provides a general introduction to pathology and basic pharmacological concepts and principles needed to understand mechanisms of disease and treatment. Topics covered include the classification, causes and mechanisms of basic tissue processes which underlie disease and how drugs interact with cellular target molecules, as well as for the cellular and physiological responses resulting from such interactions. These concepts will be illustrated by examining major drug classes and their use in the treatment of major human diseases.

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3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4210 Tue 15/03/2022 Thu 24/03/2022 Fri 06/05/2022 Fri 10/06/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19416 LEC0 325 54 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12884 TU03 80 1 8 Mar - 5 Apr Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Helen Mayo Sth, SG20, Teaching Room
3 May - 7 Jun Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Helen Mayo Sth, SG20, Teaching Room
12885 TU02 80 47 8 Mar - 5 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Helen Mayo Sth, S211a&b, Laboratory
3 May - 7 Jun Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Helen Mayo Sth, S211a&b, Laboratory
12886 TU01 80 3 8 Mar - 5 Apr Tuesday 11am - 12pm Helen Mayo Sth, SG20, Teaching Room
3 May - 7 Jun Tuesday 11am - 12pm Helen Mayo Sth, SG20, Teaching Room
19494 TU04 80 3 10 Mar - 7 Apr Thursday 9am - 10am Helen Mayo Sth, SG20, Teaching Room
5 May - 9 Jun Thursday 9am - 10am Helen Mayo Sth, SG20, Teaching Room
20112 TU05 0 FULL 8 Mar - 5 Apr Tuesday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
3 May - 7 Jun Tuesday 12pm - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore students only. Please contact the Ask Health team.
Related Class: Paper
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14331 PA01 325 54 26 Apr - 26 Apr Tuesday 11am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class