University of Galway

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Semester 2 | Credits: 15

The module aims to introduce to students the various disciplines, key concepts and knowledge that underpin the development, diagnosis and management of clinical conditions. The module will highlight the interplay between molecular, cellular, microbiological, pharmacological, environmental, epidemiological and social mechanisms in disease development and progression. Principles of health promotion and disease prevention at individual and population levels will also be introduced
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Discuss the interplay of molecular, cellular, microbiological, pharmacological and environmental factors in the causation of different diseases, and the clinical relevance of such underlying mechanisms.
  2. Describe the mechanisms, aetiologies and responses relating to cell injury, death, growth and neoplasia, as well as the subsequent healing, repair and/or neoplastic processes.
  3. Explain the basic alterations of haemodynamic processes including thrombosis, ischaemia, infarction and shock.
  4. Explain the principles and application of biomedical statistical methods in population health and clinical settings.
  5. Discuss the functions of public health and health promotion, including epidemiology, healthcare needs assessment, disease prevention relating to both individual and population health services, and wider determinants of health
  6. Discuss pathobiology, aetiology, diagnosis, as well as general principles in surveillance, prevention , control and management of infectious diseases
  7. Explain the principles and application of infection prevention/control measures and rational use of antimicrobial agents in healthcare settings.
  8. Describe the pathobiology, microbiology, pharmacology, surveillance and prevention of cardiovascular disorders including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, valvular disorders, cardiomyopathy, cardiac failure and hypertension.
  9. Describe the pathobiology, microbiology, surveillance and prevention of respiratory disorders including asthma and other allergic disorders, pneumonia, tuberculosis, inflammatory disorders, COPD, cystic fibrosis and neoplasia
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (15%)
  • Computer-based Assessment (85%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Robbins Basic Pathology." by Kumar V., Cotran R.S, Robbins S.
  2. "General and Systemic Pathology." by Underwood J.C.E
  3. "Pathologic basis of disease." by Robbins & Cotran
  4. "Wheaters Basic Pathology." by Burkitt H.G., Stevens A., Lowe J.S., Young B.
  5. "Department of Bacteriology Handbook" by Department of Bacteriology Handbook
  6. "Rang & Dale's Pharmacology: with STUDENT CONSULT Online Access" by Humphrey P. Rang MB MS MA DPhil FMedSci FRS Hon FBPharmacolS, Maureen M. Dale MB BCh PhD, James M. Ritter DPhil FRCP FBPharmacolS FMedSci, Rod J. Flower PhD DSc FBPharmacolS FMedSci FRS, Graeme Henderson BSc PhD FBPharmacolS
    ISBN: 9780702034718.
    Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
  7. "Principles of Pharmacology" by David Golan
    ISBN: 9781451118056.
    Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
  8. "Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology" by Richard A. Harvey, Michelle A. Clark, Richard Finkel, Jose A. Pharm D. Rey, Karen Whalen
    ISBN: 9781451143201.
    Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
The above information outlines module MD201: "Health & Disease" and is valid from 2022 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.