Pathology, epidemiology and basics of biostatisticsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students can explain the basic features of diseases and their prevalence in the population. They are able to explain the pathological changes of diseases at cellular, tissue and organ level and demonstrate their connection to the eye and visual functions. They are familiar with the basics of epidemiology and biostatistics.

Content

Diseases at cellular level, infectious reactions, hemodynamic disorders, tumours, immunologic disorders, metabolic disorders, toxicology, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, nutritional disorders, congenital and hereditary disorders, epidemiology and biostatistics.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.