FUNCTIONAL SCIENCE

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2013/2014

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

Bachelor's Degree Programme in NURSING

Moduls:

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

3 credits
PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY

1 credits
GENERAL PATHOLOGY WITH ELEMENTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

2 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

AF code:

40004061

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

General Pathology with Elements of Pathophysiology:
The exam consists of a written test at the end of the course.

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

General Pathology with Elements of Pathophysiology:
At the end of the course the student knows the basic concepts of General Pathology and General Pathophysiology,
necessary for the subsequent development of specific skills in the nursing field. The student is able to use the
acquired knowledge for understanding the pathogenesis of disease and for the treatment of the same illnesses. In particular, the aim of the course is to describe the cellular, molecular, and functional mechanisms that are at the base of the general etiology of cellular adaptations, mechanisms of damage, repair and cell death, inflammation,
immunobiology and immunopathology, oncology, and some pathophysiological changes.

Contents

General Pathology with Elements of Pathophysiology:
Cell injury and adaptation to injury. Degenerative processes. Irreversible damage: cell death by necrosis or apoptosis. Disorders caused by transfer of radiant energy and temperature variations. Immunobiology and immunopathology. Oncology: properties of tumor cells. Benign and malignant tumors. Etiology of tumors. Tumor metastasis. Process of carcinogenesis. Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. Homeostasis. Hyperthermia and fever. Endothelium and peripheral circulation disorders: atherosclerosis, thrombosis, embolism, ischemia, infarction, edema, shock.

Recommended Bibliography

General Pathology with Elements of Pathophysiology:
Suggested textbooks:
- M. Parola. Patologia Generale. Ed. Edises, 2012
- G. Poli, A. Columbano. Compendio di patologia generale e fisiopatologia. Ed. Minerva Medica, 2012
- M.U. Dianzani. Istituzioni di Patologia Generale. Ed. UTET, 2006
- G.M. Pontieri. Patologia generale & fisiopatologia generale. Per i corsi di laurea in professioni sanitarie. Ed. Piccin-
Nuova Libraria, 2012
- V. Del Gobbo. Immunologia - Per le lauree sanitarie - III Edizione. Ed. Piccin, 2007
The slides and other materials used for lectures is made available to the students on the online Moodle platform.

Teaching Methods

General Pathology with Elements of Pathophysiology:
Theoretical and interactive lectures. Seminars agreed with the students on topics of particular interest could take place in addition.

Contacts/More Information

General Pathology with Elements of Pathophysiology:
1)Readiness to offer individual assistance also in a foreign language (please specify) to incoming students:
SI X NO Lingua / Language Inglese
2) Availability of supporting material and bibliographic references also in a foreign language (please specify):
SI X NO
3)Readiness to accept examination of incoming students also in a foreign language (please specify):
SI X NO Lingua / Language Inglese

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