General Pathology and Immunology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 7
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- OD2PATIM
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The subject includes the study of disease processes in general, how they manifest in the organs, the structure, function and reaction mechanisms of the immune system, how a reduced immune response results in reduced protection against infections and can lead to tumour development and autoimmune disease, how immunological overreaction causes hypersensitivity (allergy), and how diseases can be diagnosed using common pathological methods. The immunology part emphasises basic principles, using examples from diseases and clinical symptoms that are relevant to dentists.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
The candidate should be able to explain:
- the basic biological/immunological mechanisms behind the development of disease
- the importance of the immune system to the body's defence against infection and consequences of immune failure and immunological overreaction
- diagnostic methods in pathology and immunology and be able to apply them to relevant organs and tissues in the body
- the basic morphological features (macroscopic and microscopic) of relevant disease processes
Skills
The candidate is able to:
- identify pathological changes in an organ
- use a microscope in immunological examinations
Attitudes
The candidate shall:
- develop respect for the human body
- develop respect for patients' diseases
- understand the importance of the duty of confidentiality regarding the patient's anamnesis
- view the oral cavity as part of the body
- develop curiosity about mechanisms behind the development of disease
ECTS Credits
7 ects
Level of Study
Master
Semester of Instruction
Spring, fourth semester
Required Previous Knowledge
Passed third semester in Master of Dentistry
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
OD2PATI 7 ects
Access to the Course
Master of Dentistry
Teaching and learning methods
- Regular lectures (Pathology and Immunology)
- In pathology, courses in histopathological analysis of tissue sections will be performed mainly by using digital scanned sections (virtual microscopy) in addition to traditional microscopes.
- Demonstrations from autopsy material (organs)
- Laboratory course in Immunology
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Pathology: Course in microscopy and autopsy demonstrations are mandatory
Immunology: Laboratory course in immunology is mandatory. Lab journal should be approved before the exam
Forms of Assessment
The subject is concluded with a four-hour written exam in the fourth semester.
Grading Scale
A-F
Assessment Semester
Spring, fourth semester
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
Programme committee of dental study programmes
Course Coordinator
Professor Daniela Elena Costea, Department of Clinical Medicine
Course Administrator
Department of clinical medicine