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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case study presentation 10%, Practical Examination 30%, Practicals 10%, Theory Assessments 10%, Examination 40%. 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: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Full Year | 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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