Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module explores the biological basis of diseases that have significant global health burden (in developed and developing countries). The epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases will be examined and factors implicated in the aetiology such as lifestyle and genetic predispositions will be considered. Specifically a large proportion of the learning will focus understanding the mechanisms driving the pathophysiology of each disease. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain current theories of the pathophysiology for cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and mental health disorders. 2. Discuss in detail the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and mental health disorders 3. Understand and establish links between society and health and explore how this can impact on disease outcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
DiseasePrevalence and difference in distribution of disease types across developed and developing countries · Basic contributions of environmental factor diet fauna climate human factors across all diseasesCancerPrinciples of Neoplasia · The molecular basis of cancer · Tumour viruses and human cancer · Cancer: Invasion and Metastasis · ScreeningprogrammesDiabetesTypes of diabetes · Associated co-morbidities · Therapeutic options· Disease epidemiologyMental Health DisordersBiological basis of mental health disorders, prevalence, societal impact and etiologyCirculatory DiseaseOrigin and prevalence of circulatory disease· Origin and prevalence of circulatory disease, pathophysiology of common circulatory disease, preventative measures and treatmentsRespiratory DiseasePathology of major respiratory disease types i.e. infectious, chronic non-communicable and genetic. Prevention and treatment options Disease statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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