Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 7.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Fixation and processing techniques of tissues for paraffin, cryostat and Electron Microscopy methods. Microtomy skills and proficiency, serial sections, Haematoxylin and Eosin proficiency and quality control, special histology stain methods, lipid, carbohydrate and enzyme histochemistry stain methods, immunohistochemistry stain methods and applied electron microscopy. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completioin of this unit students will have- Competence in all routined and all special histopathological techniques, immunohistochemistry techniques and introductory Electron Microscopy techniques and be able to independently implement these procedures in the work place. Routinely produced excellent histological step and serial paraffin sections and consistently stain and evaluate high quality Haematoxylin and Eosin and associated special stains for diagnostic purposes. Become proficient with the maintenance and operation of the cryostat and the production and the production of good quality frozens for Haematoxylin and Eosin and routine neuropathological, histochemical and immunohistochemical stains. Completed a short work experience program in a nominated histopathological laboratory. |
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: | Pearse, A.G.E. Histochemistry: Theoretical and Applied. Vol 1. Churchill Livingstone Press. Bozzola, J.J. and Russell, L.D. Electron Microscopy: Principles and Techniques for Biologists. (second edition). Jones and Bartlett Press. Sternberg, S.S. Histology for Pathologists. Raven Press. |
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. Kiernan, J.A. (1990). Histological and Histochemical methods: Theory and Practice. (second edition). Pergammon Press Handbook: Immunochemical Staining methods. California, DAKO Corporation. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical tests 30%, Theory tests (2) 20%, Examinations 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: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Full Year | 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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