Online Courses Handbook 2003

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, ESR, RBC, indices, blood film examination, haemoglobin, ABO and Rhesus blood groups and blood coagulation. Clinical Biochemistry - amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, water, electrolytes and mineral metabolism. Histotechnology - fixation, processing, microtomy and staining.