PHYSIOPATHOLOGY, CLINICAL METHODOLOGY AND SEMEIOTICS

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2015/2016

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

6-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in MEDICINE AND SURGERY

Language:

Italian

Moduls:

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

110

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system

AF code:

40004138

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Progress test(quizzes). Optional.

Written tests (quizzes)

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

Acquiring the knowledge of endocrine pathophysiology, and application to the basis of the endocrine pathology

Contents

Pathophysiology of:
Hypothalamus-Pituitary Axis
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Testicles and ovaries
Adrenal Glands
(Endocrine) Pancreas

Recommended Bibliography

Notes from the lessons.
Original articles on specific topics from PubMed

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

Interactive lessons. Discussion of clinical cases.

Contacts/More Information

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