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RAD2004 · Pathophysiology for medical radiation science 1
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is the first of two which provide an introduction to the principles of pathology and extends foundational knowledge of human physiology developed in year one of the course. The unit introduces you to the principles of pathology followed by an analysis of a range of common pathophysiological conditions affecting the musculo-skeletal and respiratory systems. The unit will enable you to recognise common pathologies affecting the musculo-skeletal and respiratory systems as displayed on medical images. Using their prior knowledge of human embryology, the unit will also include a consideration of a range of congenital disorders.
Areas of study: Radiography and medical imaging Radiation sciences
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invigilated mid-semester test (1 hour) | Examination | 20% | — |
| 2 | iSAP case (2,500 words) | Written | 25% | — |
| 3 | Group work poster presentation | Presentation | 15% | — |
| 4 | End of semester exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 40% | — |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss basic principles of pathology including cell response to stress, inflammation, infection neoplasia and multifocal disease as well as environmental and nutritional influences
- Describe important stages in embryonic development and correlate how disruptions in these processes can result in congenital abnormalities
- Apply principles of pathophysiology to the disease processes that occur in the musculo-skeletal system
- Apply principles of pathophysiology to the disease processes that occur in the respiratory system
- Identify pathologies of the musculo-skeletal and respiratory systems on a range of medical images
Workload
2 hour lecture recorded online 2 hour workshop or laboratory per week 9 hours of self-directed Moodle activities, online readings and tasks.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 hours |
| Laboratories | 8 hours |
| Workshops | 14 hours |
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