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Principles of Health and Disease

Course Description: The course includes introductions to the principles of disease and morbidity. It contains general and specific objectives that aim to familiarize the student with the causes of human diseases, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It also covers the inflammatory reactions within the body as part of the body's defense. Cells respond quickly to any harm and strive to contain invading pathogens and their toxins, understanding their damage and nature, and preparing countermeasures with antibodies and specialized cells. Disease occurs when these battles unfold or when the body's defenses are overcome. To understand this, students need a grasp of the principles of general pathology, histology, microbiology, immunology, and pharmacology.

Credits: 6

Objectives of the course :

1. Explain the fundamental concepts of general pathology related to cellular injury and infection, inflammation and repair, genetic disorders, circulatory disturbances, thromboembolic disease, shock, and neoplasia.
2. Linking pathological processes with signs and symptoms of disease, and understanding the mechanism of disease (pathogenesis).
3. Explanation of the basic principles of general microbiology, including general bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology.
4. Explanation of basic pharmacology concepts, specifically related to antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and anticancer drugs.
5. Explain the fundamental concepts of the biochemical basis of disease, with a special focus on genetic disorders and cancer.

Course outputs :

1. Understanding the basic concepts of pathological phenomena related to: cellular injury, infection, inflammation and repair, genetic disorders, hemodynamic disorders, and tumors.
2. Describe the pathogenesis of different types of human diseases and link pathogenic processes to signs and symptoms.
3. Determining the role of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and anti-cancer drugs in treating related diseases.
4. Describe the fundamental principles of preventing pathological phenomena.
5. Identifying the essential elements of medical history and their relationship to disease.
6. Correctly examine and describe a mass (tumor) in the simulation center.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team in an educational setting and practice leadership when appropriate.
8. Identify their special educational needs and demonstrate responsibility for guided self-learning.
9. Demonstrating appropriate communication skills in various educational settings, including taking medical histories in a simulation center.
10. Demonstrate the ability to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for learning.

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Last updated: 2026-05-04