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CPAT3202: Pathogenesis of Human Disease 2
2026 unit information
The Pathogenesis of Human Disease 2 unit of study will provide an integrated theoretical and practical environment to investigate the scientific basis of the pathogenesis of systemic diseases. By considering systemic pathophysiology as the intersection of disease processes and scientifically validated approaches to diagnose, you will be exposed to anatomical pathology, genetic pathology and chemical pathology. Building upon the foundational knowledge you've gained, this unit will allow you to explore the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, haematological disorders, endocrinopathies, and diseases of the hepatobiliary and oral and maxillofacial system. In the practical environment, you will develop hands on skills in specimen evaluation using microscopic (Köhler illumination and digital microscopy) and macroscopic approaches that can be communicated in written and verbal forms to the research and clinical community using appropriate terminology. This unit of study is appropriate for those who intend to proceed to Honours research, to postgraduate studies such as Medicine or Dentistry or to careers in biomedical areas such as hospital science.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points from {(IMMU2X11 or IMMU2101 or MEDS2004 or MIMI2X02) or [(MEDS2004 or MIMI2X02) and (MEDS2001 or MEDS2003 or PHSI2X07)] or MEDS201X} |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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CPAT3902 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Sound knowledge of biology through meeting pre-requisites |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Define and explain how different organ systems react to injury and adapt to pathology.
- LO2. Interpret key mechanisms of pathogenic processes to synthesise original insights and predict outcomes.
- LO3. Classify microscopic and macroscopic specimens to allow for evaluation and analysis of pathogenesis and disease.
- LO4. Summarise and transfer problem-solving skills to predict the outcomes of novel situations related to disease pathogenesis.
- LO5. Identify, evaluate and integrate scholarly information on disease pathogenesis for written and verbal communication to a learned audience.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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