year-2-study-guide-2.. - School of Medicine - Trinity College Dublin

Text books:
Underwood:
General & Systematic Pathology
4th edition
ISBN 0443073341 ·
Paperback 856 Pages
Churchill Livingstone · Published July 2004
Basic Pathology: Updated Version by
Kumar, Stanley L. Robbins, Ramzi S. Cotran
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Pub. Date: February 2005 ISBN-13: 9781416025344, 904pp
Learning Outcomes
Microbiology
“On successful completion of this course, students will be able to…”
• Connect specific microbial pathogens with particular disease states and vice
versa
• Propose means and methods required to control microbial pathogens and
parasites
• Specify the key elements needed to conclusively identify a microbial pathogen
• Manipulate bacteria and fungi in the laboratory at a basic level.
Pathology
“On successful completion of this course, students will be able to…”
• Define and explain different forms of cell injury and their consequences
• Appreciate disease progression at cellular and tissue levels.
• Describe the mechanistic basis of disease.
• Characterise and differentiate the biology of normal and cancer cell growth at
gross, microscopic and molecular levels.
• Communicate the acquired expertise in seminars, meetings, and other
scholarly activities such as written reports and/or with engagement in
professional practice.
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Methods of Teaching and Student Learning
Microbiology
In year 2 the microbiology course is “organism-based” whereas in year 3 the course
become “disease focused”; to this end the major groupings of pathogenic organisms
are introduced in year 2. This strategy ensures that a student is adequately prepared
for year 3. The didactic lectures given in Microbiology interdigitate with a series of six
practical classes. These practical classes emphasise the major facets of
microbiology; observation, microscopy, laboratory diagnosis and control of
microbes. In addition, most content will be available on-line at
http://www.tcdmoodle.ie/login/index.php
Pathology
The teaching strategy essentially involves didactic lectures. However, informal
interaction is usual and students are expected to participate in question-and-answer
and problem solving sessions.
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