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.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Christopher Bradley
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BIO1OOS
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher 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 |