Dermal Sciences 2

Unit code: HBD2202 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
HBD2102 - Dermal Sciences 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The unit will introduce students to theoretical aspects of pathophysiology, immunology, cellular damage, allergy, inflammation, wound repair, neoplasia and tissue responses to stress relevant to the practice of Dermal Therapy. The unit will provide important underpinning knowledge that students will require in their practical applications throughout the degree program.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exemplify understanding and differentiation of cellular damage, normal inflammation and wound healing processes relevant to the practice of dermal therapies;
  2. Conceptualise the process of neoplasia and compare and contrast benign and malignant neoplasia; and
  3. Investigate immunological and hypersensitivity responses.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Three Online Tests (a combination of multiple choice, true/ false and fill in the gap questions) (30mins each)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 40%
Written poster (900 words)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 40%
Written case study completed in class (equivalent to 900 words)

Required reading

Robbins and Kumar Basic Pathology
Kumar, V., Abbas, A., Aster, J., & Deyrup, A. (2022)| Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier.
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Tortora, G.J., Derrickson, B., Burkett, B., Peoples, G., Dye, D., Cooke, J., Diversi, t., McKean, M., Summers, S., Di Pietro, F., Engel, A., Macartney, M. & Green, H. (2022)| Milton, QLD: John Wiley and Sons.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
HBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety
HULS | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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