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MIC3016: Anatomic Pathology (Core: 3 credit hours)

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply principles of techniques employed in anatomic pathology and cytopathology.
2. Perform consistent staining of slides for diagnosis.

Course Synopsis
Students will be taught the scientific basis of standard staining techniques and the common
artifacts and problems encountered due to inappropriate handling and staining of pathology and
cytology specimens.

Practical sessions provide hands-on experience as well as allow the study of the effects of improper
tissues staining

Reference Texts

1. Suvarna KS, Layton C. (2018). Bancroft’s Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques & Their
Diagnostic Application (8 Edition). Churchill Livingstone.
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2. Behdad Shambayati. (2018). Cytopathology (2 Edition). Oxford University Press.

Course Coordinator
Associate Professor Dr. Ong Kien Chai

kcong@um.edu.my

03-79674799

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

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