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MIC2027: Human Pathology (Core: 4 Credit hours)

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe basic concepts and theories in the field of pathology.
2. Demonstrate skills in detecting pathological changes/ morphology with a microscope.
3. Use digital resources and technology effectively to acquire or deliver correct pathological
information.

Course Synopsis

This course introduces the basic principles and systemic pathological processes such as cellular
responses to injury, inflammation, healing and repair, disorders of body fluids, homeostasis and
blood flow, disorders of growth, neoplasia, disorders of the immune system, organ system
pathology, relevant structural changes associated with respective pathological conditions.

Reference Text

1. Kumar, V., Abbas, A. K., Aster, J. C., & Perkins, J. A. (2018). Robbins basic pathology. Elsevier.
2. Kumar, V. et al. (2021) Robbins & COTRAN pathologic basis of disease. Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier.

Course Coordinator

Dr. Tan Soon Hao

tansoonhao@um.edu.my

03-79676654

Course Assessment

Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (60%) and a Final Exam (40%)

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