8054 (v.8) Clinical Biochemistry 232


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2.5 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

8804 (v.8) Biochemistry 231 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Anabolic pathways. Integration and organisation of metabolism and discussion of metabolic disease. Peptide, thyroid and steroid hormones, their receptors and mechanisms of action. Diagnostic enzymology and the role of clinical biochemistry in evaluating hepatic, renal, respiratory and thyroid function.
 
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Field of Education:

60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Supplemental

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 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