Patophysiology Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Patophysiology
Module code: W4-FM-ER-S1-6-23-48
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During lectures on pathophysiology, students familiarize themselves with groups of diseases diagnosed using specific imaging methods: Traumatic changes (e.g., fractures, dislocations) Inflammatory diseases (e.g., pneumonia, arthritis) Neoplastic changes (e.g., tumors) Degenerative diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis, Alzheimer's disease) Each specific disease is discussed in relation to organs and systems. During laboratory sessions, students acquire skills in recognizing various disease entities occurring within specific organ systems. They engage in independent study using lecture materials and recommended textbooks.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Is familiar with the construction and functioning of imaging equipment used in diagnostic imaging. [E1]
 W03 [4/5]
Has knowledge of selected topics in medical sciences and possesses basic knowledge in clinical medicine. [E2]
 W04 [5/5] W05 [5/5]
Understands issues related to public health. [E3]
 W04 [3/5]
Can practically apply knowledge in medical physics and related fields of medicine and science. [E4]
 IU01 [3/5]
Has the ability to search for necessary information from literature. [E5]
 U08 [4/5]
Understands the need for further education and acquiring additional professional competencies. [E6]
 K01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05]  		exam E2 E3
laboratory classes [FZ2] 30 Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work E1 E4 E5 E6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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