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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

311395 (v.1) Diagnostic Cytology 432

Area: School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 5.0
Tuition Patterns: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 310498 (v.1) Diagnostic Cytology 331
Syllabus: This unit involves the study of non-gynaecological cytology. It covers the pathogenesis and diagnostic cellular features of benign, inflammatory and neoplastic conditions in major body systems including the respiratory tract, serous cavities, genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, breast, thyroid, lymph node and soft tissues. Ancillary testing for diagnosis including special stains, immunohistochemical and molecular methods as applied to exfoliative and fine needle aspiration specimens.
Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Field of Education: 019901 Medical Science
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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