BC6065 - Advanced Tissue Science (2025/26)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2025/26 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Advanced Tissue Science | ||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2025/26(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
The module studies the gross structure and ultrastructure of normal cells and tissues and the structural changes which may occur during disease (infectious and genetic causes); the principles and applications of laboratory diagnosis including aspects of QA and QC. Students’ will further develop their immunological, molecular, cellular visualisation and imaging techniques in the laboratory in practical sessions. Theoretical and practical problems will be employed to assist students in the development of their analytical and problem solving capabilities. Case studies will be examined to give students practice in diagnosis.
This module focuses on human pathology involving the evaluation of structural and functional changes in tissues brought about by infection, inflammation, trauma and neoplasia. Selected examples will be studied in depth to explore the underlying causes as well as the pathophysiological features of disease.
Syllabus
This module will cover clinical pathology including pathophysiological features of diseases and their cause (e.g. infection, inflammation, neoplasia).
Structure and ultrastructure of normal cells and tissues and the structural changes which may occur during disease (infectious and genetic causes); the principles and molecular biology applications of laboratory diagnosis as well as the role of genomic and proteomic methods Aspects of QA and QC and quality management in the laboratory.
Practical exercises will involve tissue identification, reviewing diseased tissue and immunological techniques.
(LO1-3)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Students will be provided with the opportunity to acquire knowledge through a programme of lectures, problem-solving tutorial sessions, laboratory based practical exercises and on-line exercises. Students’ ability to make critical evaluations will be developed through analysis of source material and case studies supported by tutorial material. Students ability to attain and critically evaluate data, and scrutinise the data through problem solving activities will be developed through laboratory based exercises. Students will be expected to reflect on taught material in order to demonstrate their understanding of the principles and practices of pathology.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of pathological states in cells and tissues and their underlying causes and assess the pathophysiological features of diseased tissues and organs, and apply the interpretation of laboratory results in diagnosing disease.
2. Appraise the application of therapeutic and prophylactic measures and understand the use of molecular and other laboratory investigations to integrate clinical diagnosis and treatment of disease and the importance of QA
3. Work individually and as a member of a team in performing and evaluating immunological, molecular and cellular laboratory diagnostic procedures.