SY-122G Human pathology (Spring 2024)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Ann Kristin Nygård
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Recommended previous knowledge
SY-121 Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry
Learning outcomes
The student:
Knowledge
- has knowledge of general pathophysiology
- has knowledge of different diseases, the pathological processes that underlie disease development, diagnosis and treatment
- is familiar with traumatology
- has knowledge of nutrition physiology
- has knowledge of infectious agents, infection risk and infection prevention measures
- has knowledge of microbiology, infection defense, antibiotic use and resistance development
Skills
- is able to apply professional knowledge of pain, pain physiology and pain treatment
- is able to apply knowledge of different drug groups and drug treatment
- is able to apply medical terminology
Contents
- General pathology
- Pathology in medicine, surgery and gynecology
- Microbiology and infection defense mechanisms
- Nutrition physiology
- Infectious diseases
- Traumatology
- Pharmacology
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching methods are lectures, self-study and group work.
Student workload is estimated to 270 hours.
See more information about teaching and learning methods in the students' learning support system Canvas.
Examination requirements
- Passed multiple choice test.
- Passed group assignment.
More information can be found in the students' learning support system Canvas.
Examinations
Individual five hour written school exam. Graded assessment.
See assessment details in the students' learning support system Canvas.
Student evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| NV-210 – Disease and Health Failure. | 10 |
| SY-122K – Human pathology. | 10 |
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Oct. 15, 2026 11:05:53 AM