PATOLOGIA GENERALE ED ELEMENTI DI TERMINOLOGIA MEDICA - BIOCHIMICA CLINICA E BIOLOGIA MOLECOLAREModule PATOLOGIA GENERALE ED ELEMENTI DI TERMINOLOGIA MEDICA
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher: ANTONIO ARCIDIACONOExpected Learning Outcomes
The expected learning outcomes comprise the following:
1. Knowledge and understanding: demonstrating knowledge and understanding in a post-secondary field of study—including awareness of cutting-edge topics within that field—supported by advanced textbooks;
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: being able to apply knowledge and understanding in a way that demonstrates a professional approach to one's work; possessing the skills to both formulate and sustain arguments and solve problems within the field of study; 3. Making judgments: gathering and interpreting data deemed relevant for forming independent judgments, including reflection on associated social, scientific, or ethical issues; 4. Communication skills: communicating information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences; 5. Learning skills: developing the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
Course Structure
Lectures: The course comprises 42 hours of lectures accompanied by slide presentations covering the topics outlined in the syllabus.
Should the course be delivered in a hybrid or remote format, necessary adjustments to the above arrangements may be made to ensure adherence to the curriculum detailed in the following syllabus.
Required Prerequisites
For a proper scientific education, the student requires the necessary foundational knowledge in basic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and the histological structure of cells and tissues, as well as basic concepts in microbiology.
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance is mandatory, as stipulated by the Degree Programme's academic regulations. Absences are permitted for no more than 30% of the total teaching hours, calculated across all forms of instruction.
Detailed Course Content
Introduction to General and Clinical Pathology
Physical, chemical, and biological causes of disease
Cellular pathology of adaptation and regression
Medical genetics
Acute and chronic inflammation and tissue repair; fever
Atherosclerosis
General concepts of immunology, with a focus on the cells and molecular structures of the immune system, antigens, antibodies, antigen-antibody reactions, the MHC system, complement, innate and acquired immunity, cytokines, immune response dynamics, and an overview of immunopathology
Oncology, including the distinction between benign and malignant tumors, classification, causes of tumors, epidemiology, and treatment
General approach to major clinical pathologies
Textbook Information
G. M. Pontieri: General Pathology and General Pathophysiology (For Health Professions degree courses). Piccin Editore
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Pathology and Clinical Pathology: general knowledge regarding cellular pathology and the chemical, physical, and biological causes of disease; acute and chronic inflammation; key concepts in basic and clinical immunology, as well as theoretical and practical oncology. General information regarding Clinical Pathology. | G. M. Pontieri: General Pathology and General Pathophysiology (For Health Professions degree courses). Piccin Editore |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
The final grade will be determined based on the following criteria:
Exam not passed: the student lacks the minimum required knowledge of the course's core content. Ability to use specialized terminology is poor or non-existent, and the student is unable to independently apply the knowledge acquired.
Grade 18–21: the student possesses minimum knowledge of General Pathology; demonstrates a modest ability to integrate and critically analyze the scenarios presented; and explains topics with sufficient clarity, although command of language is limited.
Grade 22–25: the student possesses fair knowledge of General Pathology, albeit limited to the main topics; is able to integrate and critically analyze the scenarios presented—though not always in a linear fashion—and explains topics quite clearly with a fair command of language.
Grade 26–28: the student possesses good knowledge of General Pathology; is able to integrate and critically analyze the scenarios presented in a linear manner; can solve complex problems with a reasonable degree of independence; and explains topics clearly using appropriate terminology.
Grade 29–30 with honors: the student possesses in-depth knowledge and is able to promptly and correctly integrate and critically analyze the scenarios presented, independently solving even highly complex problems; demonstrates excellent communication skills and command of language.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Benign and malignant tumors MHC system Types of necrosis Arachidonic acid cascade
Steatosis Radiation Complement system
Tissue repair