302412 (v.3) Laboratory Science 104

Area:	School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	10.0
The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline.
Individual Study:	1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s):	10689 (v.1) Biomedical Science 132 or any previous version AND 301417 (v.3) BIO13 Laboratory Science
Prerequisite(s):
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 and 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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Field of Education:	010999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Essential *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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