Study Programmes 2015-2016
PATH0133-1  
General principles of oncology
Duration :
14h Th
Number of credits :
Bachelor in medicine2
Bachelor in medicine2
Master in medicine (180 ECTS)2
Lecturer :
Philippe Coucke, Guy Jerusalem
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
The courses aim at introducing students to various clinical aspects of oncology in adults and children: surgery, anatomo-pathology, radiology, pharmacology, and radiotherapy.
Learning outcomes of the course :
The main objective is to provide students with the necessary pathological knowledge and techniques so that they can best act when confronted with oncological problems.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Basic knowledge of the following fields is indispensable: embryology, anatomy, physiology, physiopathology, nephrology, and bacteriology. Advanced knowledge of semiology and propedeutics are essential in order to approach this subject.    
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Pluridisciolinary teaching course. Mainly theoretical teaching courses and in addiiton a few practical teaching courses. See also practical courses.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face to face in auditorium and smaller groups
Recommended or required readings :
Slideshows and notes are available on MyULg portal and/or eCampus.
Assessment methods and criteria :
See www.facmed.ulg.ac.be/examens on the website of Faculty of Medicine
Work placement(s) :
See course MSTG0761-1
Organizational remarks :
Consult student's Vade Mecum.
Contacts :
Coordinator:
Professor G. Jerusalem
Dept / Unit : Department of clinical sciences / Oncology
Address: BAT. B35 Oncologie avenue de l'Hôpital, 13 4000 Liège 1 Belgium Email : g.jerusalem@chu.ulg.ac.be

Tél : +32 4 3667201