Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Histology/histopathology of selected organs; Methodology of their preparation which includes cryostat and paraffin sections, H and E and special stains, histochemistry, microscopy examination and diagnosis. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Competency in all routine and some special histological techniques and be able to independently implement these procedures in the work place. Understood the diagnostic process and when and why special stains and histochemical reactions are required, and be able to perform and critically evaluate these procedures. Effectively identified and understood the structure and function of tissues and organs in their appreciation of the importance of the surgical specimen. Developed a basic knowledge of some of the differences between normal and abnormal tissues. Appreciated related introductory path physiological concepts. |
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: | Stevens, A. and Lowe, J. (1995). Pathology. Mosby. Eroschenko, V.P. (1996). di Fiore's Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations. (eighth edition), Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Rubin, E. (2000). Essential Pathology. (third edition). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Damjanov, I. and Rubin, E. (2000). Review of Pathology. (second edition). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. |
Unit Texts: | Chew, S. and Robinson, D. (2002) Histopathology 231; Histopathology Techniques 233; Histology 231 Laboratory Manual. Bancroft, J.D. and Cook, H.C. (1994). Manual of Histological Techniques and Their Diagnostic Application. Churchill Livingstone. Ross, M.H., Romrell and Kaye (1995). Histology: A Text and Atlas. (third edition). Harper and Row. Wheater, P.R., Burkitt, H.G. and Daniels, V.G. (1987). Functional Histology. (second edition). Churchill Livingstone. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical tests 30%, Theory tests (2) 20%, Practical Examination 20%, Theory Examination 30%. This is done 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: | Not Categorised | 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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