302364 (v.1) Measurement in Laboratory Science 131

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

1.0

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

4715 (v.5) Medical Laboratory Science 131

Syllabus:

Laboratory Mathematics - SI units, conversion of units, significant figures, density, specific gravity, water of hydration, percentage composition, molarity, expressions of solution concentration, dilutions. Laboratory methods - photometric calculations,haemocytometer calculations. Determination of reference ranges. Calculations associated with quality control. Introduction to statistics. Evaluation of laboratory methods.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Knowledge of the introduction to laboratory mathematics and the different types of measurement that may be made in the medical laboratory. Demonstrated an understanding of SI units, conversion ofunits, significant figures, density, specific gravity, water of hydration, percentage composition, molarity, expressions of solution concentration, dilutions, photometric and haemocytometer calculations, determination of reference ranges, calculations associated with quality control, introduction to statistics, evaluation of laboratory methods. Understood how laboratory measurements are interpreted with respect to the diagnosis of disease.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Doucette L.J. (1997), Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory, Philadelphia, WB Saunders. Adams M.J. (2003), Measurement in Laboratory Science, Tutorial Manual, Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Texts:

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Theory Tests 50%, Final Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y