bio3cbh clin biochem
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND HAEMATOLOGY
BIO3CBH
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit addresses the commonly encountered pathology tests in the two major clinical pathology areas of haematology and biochemistry. Topics include blood cell morphology in the normal physiological state and in disease; full blood examination (FBE); leukaemia, haemoglobinophathies; haemostasis; drug-induced blood dyscrasias; introduction to blood group serology. The clinical biochemistry component encompasses serum components, enzymes, proteins, lipoproteins and other components of diagnostic interest such as bilirubin, sugars, minerals and blood gases. Numerous case studies will be examined with a view to developing the analytical skills of the student.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChristopher Bradley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1OOS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essential Haematology | Prescribed | Hoffbrand, AV, Pettit, JE and Moss PAH 2001 | 4TH ED, BLACKWELL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS |
| Readings | Tietz-Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry | Prescribed | Burtis, CA & Ashwood, ER 2001 | 5TH ED, W.B. SAUNDERS AND CO |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Bradley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"There are 12 Workshops in total per semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"There are 12 workshops in total per semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: The examination will be a hudle for this subjectt with students having to achieve an exam score of at least 40% to pass this subject. | 60 |
| Group presentation (of 10 minutes per person) | Presentations will occur throughout the semester during the workshops. | 25 |
| one 1000 word assignment | 15 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Bradley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"There are 12 Workshops in total per semester."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"There are 12 workshops in total per semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: The examination will be a hudle for this subjectt with students having to achieve an exam score of at least 40% to pass this subject. | 60 |
| Group presentation (of 10 minutes per person) | Presentations will occur throughout the semester during the workshops. | 25 |
| one 1000 word assignment | 15 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Bradley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"There are 12 Workshops in total per semester."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"There are 12 workshops in total per semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: The examination will be a hudle for this subjectt with students having to achieve an exam score of at least 40% to pass this subject. | 60 |
| Group presentation (of 10 minutes per person) | Presentations will occur throughout the semester during the workshops. | 25 |
| one 1000 word assignment | 15 |