302412 (v.2) Laboratory Science 104

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	10.0
Individual Study:	1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s):	10689 (v.1) Biomedical Science 132 or any previous version 301417 (v.3) BIO13 Laboratory Science
Syllabus:	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, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Red Blood Cells, indices, blood film examination. Clinical Biochemistry - amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, water, electrolytes and mineral metabolism. Histotechnology - fixation, processing, microtomy and staining.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit the student will have - Demonstrated an understanding of the mechanisms and processes involved in the development of disease and demonstrated knowledge of introductory aspects in the laboratory science disciplines ofhaematology, clinical biochemistry and histotechnology.
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:	Resource kit provided on enrolment.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed text.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments (4) 30%. Tests (2) 20%. Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y   2004 Bentley Campus Special Term 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Special Term 3     Y