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302412 (v.2) Laboratory Science 104



 

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Contact Hours:

10.0

Credits:

25.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    10689 (v.1) Biomedical Science 132 or any previous version
    OR
    301417 (v.3) BIO13 Laboratory Science or any previous version
Introduction to pathology and the role of certain disciplines in the diagnosis of disease. Pathology - disease characteristics, classification, causes, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment, Cellular injury and inflammation. Haematology - components of blood, haemoglobin structure and function, platelets and reticulocytes, cell counting, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Red Blood Cells, indices, blood film examination. Clinical Biochemistry - amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, water, electrolytes and mineral metabolism. Histotechnology - fixation, processing, microtomy and staining.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1 Y 

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.


 
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