VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

535-0391-00L 4 Credits BSC , WBZ D-CHAB

You're viewing possible stale or outdated data. Please check the latest semester for more up-to-date information.

Pathobiology

Pathobiologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yohei Yamauchi

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:37:45

Abstract

Pathobiology describes the mechanisms underlying a disease and its clinical manifestations. An overview over important diseases of different organ systems and their symptoms will be given. How the discussed diseases can be recognized based on symptoms and diagnostic tests will be practiced based on case studies.

Objective

Understanding of the molecular mechanisms that link the cause of a disease to its clinical manifestation. Knowing the most important diseases and their symptoms. First abilities to recognize and distinguish between different diseases based on case studies.

Content

Lecture Topics: 1. Introduction and General Pathology 2. Diseases of Blood Cells 3. Cardiovascular Diseases 4. Lung Diseases 5. Kidney Diseases 6. Disorders of the Endocrine System 7. Metabolic Disorders 8. Gastrointestinal Diseases 9. Skin Diseases 10. Diseases of the Reproductive Organs 11. Diseases of the Bones and Joints 12. Disorders of the Central Nervous System 13. Disorders of Sensory Organs 14. Psychiatric Diseases Case studies referring to the diseases discussed in the course of the lectures will be solved and the solutions presented by the students.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be available at the following website:myStudies

Literature

Kumar Vinay ; Abbas Abul K. ; Fausto Nelson ; Aster Jon C, Robbins and Cotran, Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th ed., Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia 2017 Mitchell Richard N. ; Kumar Vinay ; Abbas Abul K. ; Fausto Nelson ; Aster Jon C., Pocket Companion to Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th ed., Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia 2017 Tischendorf Frank W. (Hrsg.), Blickdiagnostik : Compact-Atlas der klinischen Inspektion und Differenzialdiagnostik, 5. Aufl., Schattauer Verlag, Stuttgart 2017

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , WBZ
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: None

Obligatorisches Leistungselement im Rahmen der Vorlesung:- Lösen der Fallbeispiele individuell- fristgerechte Abgabe von Präsentationsunterlagen mit den Lösungen von 6 Fallbeispielen (Gruppenarbeit)- Präsentation eines der 6 Fallbeispiele (Gruppenarbeit) auf Aufforderung der DozierendenDas Leistungselement wird mit bestanden/nicht bestanden bewertet. An die Prüfung wird nur zugelassen, wer das Leistungselement bestanden hat.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Pathobiologie	Wed 08:45-11:30 (HPV G 4)	3 h weekly