PATH 501: (2 credits) Foundations of Human Histopathology (runs Sept - Dec)
An overview of the microscopic anatomy of human tissue and organs in both health and disease. Course Coordinator: Dr. Jacquie Quandt
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- Students will learn the principles behind and practice of histological analysis and its applications in pathology.
By the completion of the course, students will be able to:
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- identify and list histological features of cells and basic tissues that make up our organs including epithelia, connective tissues, nervous tissue, vasculature (heart & lung), lymphoid cells & organs
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- relate the structure and function in cells, tissues and organs and
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- learn to operate a light microscope properly. Students will be introduced to the basic pathological processes of cell injury/necrosis, acute inflammation, wound healing & chronic inflammation, neoplasia (General Pathology) and understand their contribution to diseases encountered in specific tissues/organs (Systems pathology) as well as the student’s own research/project.
PATH 547: (3 credits) Techniques in Molecular Biology and Experimental Pathology (runs Jan - Apr)
Techniques in Molecular Biology and Experimental Pathology. Students will learn restriction enzyme digests, Northern and Southern blotting, cloning, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction technology, electron microscopy, and fluorescein-activated cell sorting. Course Coordinator: Dr. David Ng
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- To survey and use a range of molecular techniques (from old to new) that would prepare a researcher for molecular biology work.
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- To focus on the biochemical principles in these techniques for best practices in troubleshooting and modifying experiments.
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- To provide an opportunity for public science engagement, in the form of science writing assignments that aim to engage a layman reader.
PATH 548L: (3 credits) Experimental Design & Considerations for Data Collection, Presentation, Analysis & Interpretation(runs Apr - Jun)
This course will provide students with insight about study design, data collection, data presentation, data analysis, and data interpretation. Course Coordinators: Dr. Helene Cote & Dr. Andrew Roth
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- Design a study and an analysis plan
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- Identify sources of error, variability, and bias
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- Present data transparently and informatively
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- Perform simple statistical analyses using statistical software
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- Read the scientific literature critically
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- Know when and how to interact with a biostatistician