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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Resource kit provided on enrolment. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed text. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (4) 30%. Tests (2) 20%. Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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