Course Handbook Outline for Ptm 3010

1. University of Zambia
School of Medicine
Department of Pharmacy
Terms I – 4
Period: 2014/2015
PTM 3010 Course Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY
Course Code PTM 3010
Prerequisites Advanced Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry
Course Website TBA
Course Coordinator Dr. T. Kaile
Total Teaching contact Hours 150 Hours
Course Description Pathology is scientific study of disease. This course provides the understanding of pathogenesis of disease which is
important to understand the mechanisms of drug action and therapeutic indications.
A. 5 Credit Units
B. AIM: To provide the student with the knowledge of the abnormal functioning of the body systems caused by disease, injury and microorganisms
C. The OBJECTIVES of the course are to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the body’s reaction to disease and injury;
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of signs and symptoms of abnormal functioning of the body systems
TEXTBOOKS
1. Book Title General and Systemic Pathology
Author(s) Underwood JCE, Hunter J.
Publisher Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier
Year 2009
Edition 5th edition.
ISBN 9780443068881
2. Book Title Muir’s Textbook of Pathology.
Editors Harrington C.S. (2014). 15th Edition.
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group.
Year 2014
Edition 15th
Edition
ISBN 9781444184976
3. Book Title Hugo & Russell’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology.
Authors Denyer S.P., Hodges N.A.
Publisher Blackwell Science.
Year 2004
Edition 7th
edition.
ISBN 0632064676
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RECOMMENDED TEXBOOKS
Other References Robbins SL, Kumar V (2013). 9th Edition. Robbins Basic Pathology. WB Saunders, London. ISBN: 978080892432-6.
Assessment
Assessment Due Date Percentage
Test 1 TBC 15%
Test 2 TBC 15%
Assignments TBC 5%
Laboratory Reports TBA 5%
Course Competences
THE EXPECTED COMPETENCES ARE:
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Assessments
Assessment Type Due Date Percentage Score
Tests TBA 30%
Assignments TBC 10%
Final Examinations TBA 60%
Teaching & Learning Methods
1. Class lectures and lecture notes are designed to achieve the course objectives.
2. Students should read the assigned topics from recommended textbooks before class and participate in class.
3. Students should ask questions - Ask lots of questions.
4. Tutorials will be conducted to encourage discussions and further understanding of material taught in lectures.
5. Students are expected to have answers to tutorial questions for them to be allowed to attend.
6. Students are expected to attend ALL lectures. Students with less than 85% attendance will not be allowed to write end of year examinations*
7. Students should undertake ALL laboratory practicals
8. You are responsible for all material covered in this course.
9. Please communicate any concerns or issues either in class, or during the tutorials
COURSE CONTENT
TOPICS
TIME
(hours)
REFERENCE
1. General & systemic
pathology
1.
Introduction to Pathology
 Definition & objectives of pathology
 Concept of disease
2. Inflammation & Repair
Haemodynamic Dysfunction

3. Neoplasia
Disorders of development, differentiation,
maturation and growth
Cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system
Respiratory system
Gastrointestinal system
Central Nervous System
Urinary Tract
Reproductive System
General overview of Immunology
Innate Immunity
Adaptive Immunity
Antigens
Immunity to infection
Immuno-regulation
Disorders of Immunity
Tolerance & Transplantation
Introduction to Parasitism
Protozoa
Helminths
Apicomplexa
Introduction to Medical Microbiology
Classification of Medically Important
Microorganisms
Morphology & Nature of Bacteria
Multiplication & Growth of Bacteria
Bacterial Genetics
Sterilization & Disinfection
Microbial Pathology
Respiratory Tract Infections
Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
Additional Notes
Examination Format Two papers: Paper I and Paper II: Exact format TBC to students at least 14 days before the date of
Examination
Supplementary Exams TBA by senate: Format will be similar to that of the main examination
Estimated end Date Lectures to end as soon as study period begins
Cheating / Unusual activities enPrePeaPr eaePei spPaesaeetfe rtisrevtns eet eaeseeseelP
Attendance 100% attendance in all activities is expected.
Lecture slides Lecture slides given in class should only be used as a guide for studying in textbooks and other sources of
information