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302364 (v.1) Measurement in Laboratory Science 131
Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.0 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 4715 (v.5) Medical Laboratory Science 131
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Syllabus: | Laboratory Mathematics - SI units, conversion of units, significant figures, density, specific gravity, water of hydration, percentage composition, molarity, expressions of solution concentration, dilutions. Laboratory methods - photometric calculations,haemocytometer calculations. Determination of reference ranges. Calculations associated with quality control. Introduction to statistics. Evaluation of laboratory methods. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Knowledge of the introduction to laboratory mathematics and the different types of measurement that may be made in the medical laboratory. Demonstrated an understanding of SI units, conversion ofunits, significant figures, density, specific gravity, water of hydration, percentage composition, molarity, expressions of solution concentration, dilutions, photometric and haemocytometer calculations, determination of reference ranges, calculations associated with quality control, introduction to statistics, evaluation of laboratory methods. Understood how laboratory measurements are interpreted with respect to the diagnosis of disease. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Doucette L.J. (1997), Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory, Philadelphia, WB Saunders. Adams M.J. (2003), Measurement in Laboratory Science, Tutorial Manual, Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. |
Unit Texts: | Doucette L.J. (1997), Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory, Philadelphia, WB Saunders. Adams M.J. (2003), Measurement in Laboratory Science, Tutorial Manual, Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Theory Tests 50%, Final Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 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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