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SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function
or
SCH1143 Systems Physiology
 
Description:
This unit examines the principles and mechanisms of the disease process. The various components and interactions of the body's defense system and the relationship of environmental factors to the disease process are considered. The morphology, pathogenesis and clinical course of diseases are considered in detail.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
C32Bachelor of Medical Science
K05Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
SMCBIMBiomedical Science 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIBIOMBiomedical Science Minor
MAAADNBiomedical Science Major
MABUUDBiomedical Science Major
MABUSXEnvironmental Health Major
MAAAIAEnvironmental Health Major
SMCHUMHuman Biology 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIHBIOHuman Biology Minor
MAHBIOHuman Biology Major
MAAAFDHuman Biology Major
MAAAHXNutrition Major
MAAAHZNutrition Bioscience Major
MABUUKPreclinical Science Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014