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MIC2027: Human Pathology (Core: 4 credits)

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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