9076 (v.7) Clinical Biochemistry 331

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

7.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Principles of selected laboratory instruments and methods are discussed and practical experience in their use provided. The physiological basis for test selection for disease diagnosis is presented and current and new analyses are considered. Evaluation of clinical and laboratory data illustrates the role of the medical laboratory in patient care.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- knowledge of the principles and practice of modern analytical methods in clinical biochemistry. Knowledge of the causes and effects of disorders of metabolic and physiological processes. Knowledgeof the relationships between disordered metabolic and physiological processes and the analyses performed for the diagnosis of these disorders.

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:

Burtis and Ashwood. (1999), Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry, 3rd ed, WB Saunders. Williams and Marks. (1994), Scientific Foundations of Biochemistry in Clinical Practice, 2nd ed., Butterorth Heinemann. Price and Newman. (1997), Principles and Practice of Immunoassay, 2nd ed., Stockton Press. Greenspan. (2000), Basic and Practical Endocrinology, 6th ed., Appleton and Lange.

Unit Texts:

Butis and Ashwood. (2001), Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry, 5th ed., WB Sunders.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case study presentation 10%, Practical Examination 30%, Practicals 10%, Theory Assessments 10%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Full Year	Y