Department Of Pathology

# Department of Pathology ## SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES **Email:** pathology@university.ac.ke *(Please complete the email address with the full domain)* --- ## COURSE INFORMATION This document outlines the details for the **Chemical Pathology** course unit, offered within the broader **Human Pathology** curriculum. * **Course Title:** Human Pathology * **Course Year:** Year Three MBChB * **Course Unit:** Chemical Pathology * **Course Code:** MBPA 3600 --- ## DEPARTMENTAL VISION, MISSION & VALUES ### VISION To be a global hub of excellence in education, research and innovation in Pathology. ### MISSION To provide world-class education, research and innovation for global transformation and sustainable development in Pathology, harnessing knowledge in applied sciences and technology for the service of humanity, in line with the university quality policy and medical ethics. ### CORE VALUES * Integrity * Professionalism * Innovation --- ## 1. COURSE PURPOSE The course provides students with an overview of the use of chemical pathology and laboratory medicine in the interpretation of tests for the diagnosis and management of diseases. It involves the study and application of chemical processes to measure levels of chemical components in body fluids and tissues. --- ## 2. QUALITY OBJECTIVES ### 2.1 Critical Thinking and Analysis Students will develop and demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate information, and formulate sound conclusions. ### 2.2 Communication and Technical Competency Students will develop and demonstrate competency in oral, written, quantitative, and technological skills, as well as scientific literacy. ### 2.3 Global Health Awareness Students will acquire an understanding of economic, historical, political, geographic, and environmental relationships, fostering awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the diversity and commonality of health cultures on a global platform. ### 2.4 Field Mastery Students will gain mastery of the field of chemical pathology and its multi-cultural and multinational application. ### 2.5 Community Service Students will be given opportunities to participate in community service, citizenship, or social action projects or activities, fostering a sense of being part of a community and a desire to serve it. ### 2.6 Professional Ethics As part of their growth and development, students will formulate and articulate the ethical standards that will guide their professional and personal lives. --- ## 3. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES ### 3.1 Laboratory Test Knowledge Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to list the main chemical pathology laboratory tests performed for specific diseases of various organ systems, by understanding the role of the laboratory in patient management. ### 3.2 Clinical Interpretation The student will be able to interpret clinical vignettes presented in real disease scenarios, transforming theoretical knowledge into clinical practice by making rational choices of relevant laboratory tests to assess a patient. ### 3.3 Clinical Recommendations The student will be able to make relevant recommendations for further laboratory testing and treatment. ### 3.4 Disease Management Application The student will be able to apply knowledge of chemical pathology in the screening, monitoring, diagnosis, staging, prognostication, and management of disease. ### 3.5 Curriculum Integration The student will integrate and apply the knowledge learned to other disciplines within the MBChB training curriculum and participate effectively in the course delivery and evaluation to enhance the learning experience. --- ## 4. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS A multifaceted approach will be used, employing mainly those methods that encourage active learning and emphasize competency in explaining principles, concepts, and difficult areas related to chemical pathology. These methods may include: ### 4.1 Interactive Learning Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, and class discussions. ### 4.2 Laboratory Learning and Experiments The lecturer, together with the laboratory technical staff, will guide students through practical sessions, demonstrating specific aspects of the topics currently under study. Students will then use pre-formulated laboratory manuals to carry out various practical exercises and record their findings in their logbooks. ### 4.3 Multimedia Learning Video demonstrations and/or CD-ROMs on Human Pathology will be utilized when available, after the relevant topic has been covered. ### 4.4 Assignment Criteria Students will be given individual or group research assignments on topics relevant to the course. These assignments may involve various learning approaches such as discovery learning, problem-based learning, experimental learning, group-based learning, independent studies, and e-learning. --- ## 5. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT * Lecture notes or PowerPoint presentations *