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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Cellular Pathology | |||
Reference | AS4018 | Version | 4 |
Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide students with the ability to explain the techniques, methods and role of histopathology in the diagnosis of disease. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Discuss the specialised procedures and staining of histological specimens. |
2 | Discuss the diagnostic value of specialised procedures such as histochemistry, immunocytochemistry and electron microscopy. |
3 | Discuss the preparation of cytological specimens. |
4 | Distinguish between the structure of cells and tissues in the normal and diseased state. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Histopathology: specialised procedures, principles of colouration and staining. Histochemistry: pigments, lipids, nucleic acids and enzymes. Image analysis. Interpretation of microscopic sections. Immunocytochemistry and its value. Use of tumour markers. Applications of molecular techniques. Electron Microscopy: applications in the diagnosis of disease.Cytopathology: screening programmes. Recognition of cell types and the changes brought about by disease. Diagnostic cytopathology, recognition of cell types in respiratory specimens and body fluids, fine needle aspiration. Histopathology: The general basis of disease, the changes in cells and tissues associated with inflammation, thrombosis, infarction and tumours. |
Module Delivery |
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This is a lecture based course supplemented with tutorial sessions, case studies, laboratory work and practical demonstrations. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
Description: | Unseen, closed book examination. | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
Description: | Oral presentation. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
This module is assessed using the two components of assessment as detailed in the Assessment Plan. To pass this module, candidates must achieve a Module Grade D or better. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | Final aggregate mark of 70% or greater and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2 |
B | Final aggregate mark of between 60-69% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2 |
C | Final aggregate mark of between 50-59% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2 |
D | Final aggregate mark of between 40-49% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2 |
E | MARGINAL FAIL. Final aggregate of between 35-39% and a minimum of 35% in C1 and C2 |
F | FAIL. A mark of less than 35% in either component |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | In addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements, students should be familiar with the fundamentals of human cytology and histology. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | BANCROFT, J.D. AND GAMBLE, M. Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. Current Edition. Churchill Livingstone. |
2 | GRAY, W. AND McKEE, G.T. (ed.). Diagnostic Cytopathology. Current Edition. Churchill Livingstone. |
3 | YOUNG,B., O'DOWD,G. and STEWART, W. Wheater's Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review of Histopathology. Current Edition. Churchill Livingstone. |
4 | KIERNAN, J.A. Histological and Histochemical Methods : Theory and Practice. Current Edition. Scion Publishing |