Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7842 (v.5) Medical Laboratory Science 132 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Histology/histopathology of selected organs; Methodology of their preparation which includes cryostat and paraffin sections, H an E and special stains, histochemistry, microscopy examination and diagnosis. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Competence in all routine and some special histological techniques and be able to independently implement those procedures in the work place. Understood the diagnostic process and when and why special stains and histochemical reactions are required, and be able to perform and critically evaluate these procedures. Effectively identified and understood the structure and function of tissues and organs in their appreciation of the importance of the surgical specimen. Developed a basic knowledge of some of the differences between normal and abnormal tissues and be able to appreciate related introductory pathophysiological concepts. |
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: | Stevens, A. and Lowe, J. (1995). Pathology. Mosby. Eroschenko, V.P. (1996). di Fiore's Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations. (eighth edition). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Rubin, E. (2000). Essential Pathology. (third edition) Lippincott,Williams and Wilkins. Damjanov, I. and Rubin, E. (2000). Review of Pathology. (second edition) Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. |
Unit Texts: | Bancroft, J.D. and Cook, H.C. (1994). Manual of Histological Techniques and Their Diagnostic Application. Churchill Livingstone. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Test 20%, Theory Test 30%, Examinations 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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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