PATH_V 300 (6) Background to Medical Laboratory Science
Hematology, histochemistry and selected areas of clinical chemistry and relevant fundamentals of human physiology.
Hematology, histochemistry and selected areas of clinical chemistry and relevant fundamentals of human physiology.
Basic and physical biochemical sciences relevant to medical laboratory science. Emphasis on the application of basic science to relevant clinical disciplines and translational research.
Fundamentals of human genetics and molecular biology as they relate to studying and detecting disease in a population; tissue culture techniques to assess cell viabilities; cytomorphology principles in disease detection.
Human anatomy at the microscopic level; identification of normal human tissues by light microscopy; how specific tissue anatomy relates to function.
Theoretical and practical application of widely used microscopy techniques.
Workplace hazards of chemical, biological and ergonomic origin.
Biological attributes, clinical features, pathogenesis and pathology, epidemiology, immunological reactions, laboratory diagnosis, principles of antimicrobial therapy and preventative measures of human microbial pathogens.
Causes, natural history and pathophysiology of common disease processes. Prerequisite: 6 credits each first year BIOL and CHEM
Approved and supervised technical work experience in either industrial, public, or academic laboratory for a minimum of 14 weeks. Normally taken in Winter Session of third year or Summer Session after third year. Technical report required. Restricted to students in the BMLSc Co-op Program. Prerequisite: Two terms in BMLSc. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Approved and supervised technical work experience in either industrial, public, or academic laboratory for a minimum of 14 weeks. Technical report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Coop Program in BMLSc. Prerequisite: PATH 398. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A theoretical and practical examination of those modern concepts of haematology which relate to the practice of medical laboratory science.
Theory and practice of common histochemical techniques; experimental design, data analysis and presentation.
Oral and written presentation and critical appraisal of scientific papers.
Biochemistry tests in clinical medicine and the analytical chemistry techniques used to produce the results; pathophysiology of common clinical conditions.
A theoretical and practical examination of analytical and pathophysiological aspects of clinical and forensic toxicology.
Overall operation of research laboratories including roles of personnel and funding; communication of scientific research; career skills and pathways; communication, collaboration, presentations and peer-assessment skills.
Innate and adaptive immunity and how these host defense mechanisms are involved in both health and illness.
Students acquire content relating to the virulence factors of the bacteria and the pathophysiology of the host while working through case scenarios on their own and in online groups. Students taking this course must be willing to engage in both self-directed and small-group learning. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.
This course provides the basic principles to prevent the spread of microorganisms pathogenic to humans. It may be taken towards a Certificate in Infection Control.
Interactions between viruses and humans; pathogenesis; prompt virological diagnosis; rationale for antiviral chemotherapy and prophylaxis. [3-0-0] Equivalency: MICB407
Investigation of a specific topic in Medical Laboratory Science. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.
An elective in clinical infection control, medical microbiology or molecular biology.
An elective course open to first-year medical students who spend at least three consecutive hours each week in one of the affiliated hospitals of the Department of Pathology, Vancouver Hospital, under the joint supervision of a Senior Resident in Pathology and the Professional Staff of the following Divisions: anatomical pathology, clinical biochemistry, hematology, pediatric pathology. Enrolment is limited.
A series of Pathology discussions in conjunction with various clinical departments designed to illustrate the role of Pathology in the diagnosis and management of various diseases. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
May involve attendance at an approved institution and/or a project assigned by the instructor(s). Instructor permission required. Enrolment may be limited.
An elective course open to third-year medical students, designed to familiarize the student with Anatomic Pathology, including Surgical Pathology, Pediatric Pathology, Autopsy Pathology and Cytology. This elective may involve attendance at one or more affiliated hospitals. Registration requires consent of the Department and enrolment may be limited.
Correlative seminars based on haematology case studies relating clinical features to laboratory investigations. Equivalency: MEDI452 (1970W) This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Selected clinical laboratory exercises plus seminars to illustrate the diagnosis and management of patients with microbial infections. Elective course limited to third- and fourth-year medical students. Prerequisite: Departmental approval required.
The identification, clinical significance, and transmission of pathogenic organisms are presented. This course is available by correspondence or webCT. It may be taken towards fulfillment of the Certificate in Infection Control.
Epidemiology, study, design and analysis, and outbreak investigation as it applies to institutional infection control. Equivalency: SPPH 401
Approved and supervised technical work experience in either industrial, public, or academic laboratory for a minimum of 14 weeks. Technical report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Coop Program in BMLSc. Prerequisite: PATH 399. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Approved and supervised technical work experience in either industrial, public, or academic laboratory for a minimum of 14 weeks. Technical report required. Restricted to students admitted to the Coop Program in BMLSc. Prerequisite: PATH 498. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Microscopic anatomy of human tissues and organs in health and disease. Principles of histological analysis and applications in pathology. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
General principles of etiology, pathogenesis, disordered physiology, and anatomic pathology of common disease processes. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A review of current topics in pulmonary pathophysiology at an advanced level suitable for graduate students majoring in pathology, medicine, surgery or anesthesiology. Topics will include lung anatomy, ventilation, blood flow, gas and fluid exchange. Prerequisite: PHYL 301, PHYL 303, PHYL 400. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Current medical research; cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Classification, structure and mode of action of antimicrobial agents. In-depth comparison of factors affecting the activity of antimicrobials in vivo and in vitro. Prerequisite: [MICB200, PATH427] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
All groups of microorganisms pathogenic for humans. Clinical features, pathogenesis and pathology, epidemiology, properties of the agents, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, therapy, preventative measures. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Molecular effects of changes in nutrient status and metabolism on health. Prerequisite: Restricted to students registered in the Pathology Graduate Program or instructor approval required. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course focuses on molecular and cell biology of cancer and consists of a series of lectures/reviews combined with discussions and presentations by students on the topics selected by the instructors. Emphasis will be on students' presentations and discussion. [3-0] Prerequisite: MEDG 421 is recommended. Course coordinator approval is required. Equivalency: MEDG521 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Attendance required of all M.Sc. candidates in the Department. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Nucleic acid purification and characterization; restriction enzyme digests; northern and southern blotting; cloning; DNA sequencing; polymerase chain reaction technology; electron microscopy; fluorescein-activated cell sorting. [0-6] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Honours/Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Pathogenesis, abnormal physiology, and therapeutic approaches in heart disease including cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, hypertension, atherosclerosis. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Toxicology and risk assessment of air, water and soil pollutants; food additives; animal and plant toxins; pesticides; heavy metals; solvents. [3-0-0] Equivalency: PHAR582 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Activation versus detoxification by cytochromes P-450; the role of the Ah receptor; reactive oxygen species; heavy metals; apoptosis. [3-0-0] Equivalency: PHAR583 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Attendance required for all Ph.D. candidates in the department. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Review and analysis of current cases. Diagnostic and pathogenic significance of findings are assessed. One hour weekly. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Five days per week, one-hour review of current diagnostic biopsy problems. Diagnostic and therapeutic implications are discussed. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Lectures and seminars on the pathology of hematological diseases. Two hours weekly. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A series of lectures and seminars to show current applications of histochemical techniques to contemporary pathological diagnosis. One hour weekly per quarter. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Analysis of pathology of bone marrow aspirates; taken in one half or whole year. One and one-half hours weekly. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A series of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and laboratory tuition to demonstrate the use of chemical analysis in clinical medicine. Two hours weekly. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Sectioning of necropsy material with clinicopathological correlation. One hour weekly. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Pathology of central nervous system disease demonstrated to clinical staff, stressing correlation with clinical diseases. Two hours weekly. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Clinicopathological correlation of dermal lesions. Discussion of pathogenesis, clinical course, and prognostic implications. One hour weekly. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Weekly correlation between clinical status and pathological findings in several patients. Equivalency: MEDI711 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Clinicopathologial correlation of hepatic and gastrointestinal biopsy material with discussions of pathogenesis, etiology, and therapeutic implications. Alternate weeks, one hour. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Daily review of cytopathology. Analysis of cervical and sputum smears and pleural, gastric, and bronchial aspirates with discussion of significance to patients, taken in one quater of year. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Discussion of perinatal mortality cases for the month, with review of clinical and laboratory findings, management, and pathology findings by pediatric, obstetrical, and pathology teaching staff. Methods of possible prevention of fetal or neonatal death are discussed and recommended as hypothetical reasons for preventability, where appropriate. Two hours monthly. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A series of discussions on clinical problems which are chosen to illustrate the biochemical basis for the practice of pediatrics. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Demonstration and dissection of congenital heart lesions; correlation of cardiological and pathological data. One hour weekly. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Conduct of bacterial, fungal, parasitological, and viral laboratory tests relevant to the microbiological examination of patients. For medical residents. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Conduct of research on some aspect of clinical or basic microbiology. For medical residents. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Review in depth of syndromes caused by common human pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses, including principles of current laboratory diagnostic procedures and the rational use of antibiotics and prophylactic agents. For medical residents. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Gross and microscopic changes associated with infections, and the pathophysiology involved in their development. The course includes seminars based on histological specimens. For residents in Medical Microbiology, General and Anatomical Pathology, and Infectious Diseases. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
See RADI 710. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
See RADI 711. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
See RADI 712. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
See RADI 713. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.