Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - BarcelonaCellular and Molecular Pathology
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Head instructor
Pathology, which involves the study of structural, molecular and functional changes of cells, tissues and organs, allows us to understand the underlying causes of different disease processes.
Before studying the physiopathology of different systems, it is essential to know about changes at the cellular and molecular level that will give rise to a certain systemic pathology. The course is designed to acquire knowledge about the molecular and cellular basis that defines the pathology, as well as the principles and types of fundamental mechanisms that cells use in responses to stress, the techniques required to study these aspects and the latest advances in this specific field of Biomedicine.
Basic knowledge of biochemistry, cellular biology and molecular biology.
The objective of this subject is that, at the end of it, students will understand the main molecular and cellular processes that govern the pathological state.
Topic 1: introduction to molecular and cellular pathology.
BLOCK II: MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY
Topic 2: Fundamentals of molecular pathology.
Topic 3: Types of molecular pathologies (I).
Topic 4: Type of molecular pathologies (II)
Topic 5: Molecular pathology of infectious diseases.
BLOCK III: CELL PATHOLOGY
Topic 6: Subcellular alterations.
Topic 7: Cell death
Topic 8: Senescence and cellular aging.
Topic 9: Neoplasms.
BLOCK IV: TECHNIQUES IN MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR PATHOLOGY
Topic 10: Study models in cellular and molecular pathology.
In vitro studies: cell lines, 2D / 3D cultures, tumoroids and organoids. In vivo studies in animal models.
Topic 11: Cellular diagnosis.
Topic 12: Molecular diagnosis (I).
Topic 13: Molecular diagnosis (II).
Totally fpresential in the classroom
Lectures: presentation for 50 minutes of a theoretical topic by the teacher. Visual support is used in power point format to accompany the explanations.
Clinical cases or case methods (MC): Approach to a real or imaginary situation. Students work on the questions asked in small groups or in active interaction with the teacher and the answers are discussed. The teacher actively intervenes and, if necessary, contributes new knowledge. These classes can deal with content that deepens the topics covered in master classes or new topics. MCs have the same importance and the same weight of questions in the final exam.
Virtual education (EV): Online material located on the Moodle platform that the student can consult from any computer, at any time and that will contribute to the self-learning of concepts related to the subject. The virtual material is part of the content of the subject and will be evaluated in the final exam.
Laboratory Practices (PL): Practical sessions where experimental techniques related to the syllabus worked in the theoretical classes are worked. Familiarization with the most common experimental resources in a Biochemistry laboratory. Attendance is mandatory and the content of the practical sessions will be assessed directly in the final exam.
1) Students in first call for examinations:
2) Students in the second or subsequent calls for examinations: the mark for participation and attitude in class will be carried over, although should they wish, students may repeat their class attendance and obtain a new mark.
General points to bear in mind about the evaluation system:
1) To be able to apply an average overall mark, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum mark of 5 in the final exam.
2) Attendance for case methods is Optional.
3) Class participation is understood as the contribution of interesting ideas or the posing of pertinent questions that help to improve the quality of the session, be it a master class or case method.
4) The exams will be in a multiple choice format with 4 response options; correct answers count as +1 and errors as -0.25.
5) Attending theoretical classes is not compulsory, but attendees must follow the rules laid down by teaching staff. In the event of not arriving on time, enter in silence without disturbing or interrupting the class.
6) The use of mobile devices during the class is prohibited