CSB020 Systematic Imaging Pathology
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| Unit code: | CSB020 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSB021 |
| Antirequisite(s): | LSB367,LSB475 |
| Equivalent(s): | PCB252 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,488 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | CSB020 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB021 |
| Equivalent: | PCB252 |
| Anti-requisite: | LSB367,LSB475 |
| Coordinators: | Christine Percy | c.percy@qut.edu.au Vicki Braithwaite | vicki.braithwaite@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The field of medical imaging is rapidly changing but a sound knowledge of pathology continues to underpin diagnostics and treatment design required for professional practice. This unit will apply the principles of general cellular pathology to imaging of the major systems thus enabling you to use appropriate terminology to describe the pathogenesis and image appearances of common systemic diseases. This will enable you to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge of human pathology required for the understanding of subsequent clinical semesters.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Understand and correctly use pathological terms and concepts to describe general and systemic disease processes.
- Understand the pathogenesis of diseases that typically present as acute medical emergencies as well as chronic conditions prevalent in the Australian community.
- Apply and describe pathological terms and concepts to the radiographic imaging appearances of common pathological conditions.
Content
The content of the unit includes:
General pathology including cellular adaptation and cell death; inflammation, repair and, immunity; neoplasia and haemodynamic diseases apllied to the major systems including the cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, gastrointestinal, urogenital and nervous systems.
Language of pathology and radiographic appearances.
Learning Approaches
Lectures and practical sessions provide the theoretical background information, incorporating human anatomical models, pathology specimens and associated radiographic images. Practical sessions involve exploration of skills with peers to complete worksheets an questionnaires designed to address the week's learning objectives.
These activities provide you with formative feedback on your progress.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback from supervising academics on completion of practical/laboratory tasks and will be encouraged to assess their own progress using quizzes.
Assessment
Overview
Students will be expected to undertake the following assessments related to the learning outcomes of this unit.
If you do not achieve the pass level for task 3 you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level, only when your achieved mark is within 10% of the pass level for the assessment item. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission. Supplementary assessment is not permitted if you fail this unit because of a failure to meet the special conditions of assessment.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Portfolio
Worksheets comprising a variety of tasks based upon the lecture and practical content.
Assessment: Problem Solving Task
You will be asked to apply your knowledge of pathological processes and image appearances in a problem-solving task and present your findings.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination (written)
End-semester theory examination, multiple choice, short answer questions.
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Please note that the following texts will be made available for your use during practical/laboratory classes and are available in electronic and hard copy formats through the library.
Cross, S & Underwood, J.C.E. (2019). Underwood's Pathology: A clinical approach. (7th ed.). NY: Churchill Livingston.
Harris P., Nagy, S., & Vardaxis, N. (2014). Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 3rd Australian and New Zealand edition, Elsevier Australia.
Kumar, V., Abbas, A., & Aster, J. (2015). Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (9th ed.). Philadelphia, USA: Elsevier Saunders.
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit includes a laboratory component. In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You are required to view a Health & Safety Induction video and complete an online health and safety quiz prior to being permitted into the laboratory, to access please follow this link Health & Safety Induction. A passing score of 10/10 is required and will be checked prior to entry to the first laboratory session. You may repeat the quiz until this score is achieved. You are also referred to the Faculty of Health's Health & Safety Web Site for further information.
This unit includes a mandatory laboratory component that involves the observation of potted human donor pathology specimens. As the viewing of human donor material is embedded in the content and assessment of this unit, if you have any personal objections or cultural sensitivities to observing human donor material, you are advised not to enrol in this unit, and choose an appropriate alternative with the advice of your course coordinator.
In order that you become proficient in the necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You will be required to review a series of online induction resources and material specific to this unit including the General Gardens Point Laboratory Practice and Cadaver Preparedness online resources, and successfully complete an online quiz associated with each of these inductions, before being allowed access to the laboratory. You are required to adhere to the safety requirements outlined in this material, and exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human donor material. Check your Canvas site for information on how to access the induction material and quizzes, and complete the student declaration of compliance.
If you have an underlying health condition or have any concerns in viewing human donor material you are encouraged to consult the unit coordinator, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions or be offered alternative learning experiences.