CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND HAEMATOLOGY

BIO3CBH

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject addresses the commonly encountered pathology tests in the two major clinical pathology areas of haematology and biochemistry. Topics include blood cell morphology; full blood examination (FBE); leukaemia, haemoglobinopathies; 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. Discipline knowledge and change management skills will be further applied in the development and proposal of novel ideas designed to bring about improvements in diagnosis, service, quality or efficiency in clinical pathology environments.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Helen Irving

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: BIO1OOS

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Clinical Biochemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Rae, P, Crane, M and Pattenden, R

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: 10TH ED

Publisher: Wiley Blackwell

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Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Essential Haematology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Hoffbrand, AV, Pettit, JE and Moss PAH

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: 7TH ED

Publisher: BLACKWELL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Accurately interpret essential laboratory tests used to diagnose common disorders of a haematological and biochemical nature and be able to apply this knowledge to the solving of simple case studies.

02. Investigate the dynamic changes taking place in Point of Care Testing (POCT and other technologies and reflect on how these have come about and why by considering the competing interests of stake holders such as GPs pathology laboratories and pharmacists.

03. Evaluate complex case studies involving diverse pathology to the extent that a reasonable hypothesis can be constructed.

04. Present case studies and innovative ideas in a professional, engaging and persuasive manner including consideration of new technologies that will influence the future of pathology diagnosis and generate novel ideas about how these will benefit stakeholders such as patients, pathology laboratories and GPs.

05. Collaborate effectively in teams to address problems and future challenges in haematology and biochemistry.

06. Demonstrate active pursuit of independent learning strategies and critical analysis of information sources and tools.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Irving

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Subject is in blended format with online material and face-to-face format with equivalent of 36 h lectures

WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2-hour examination (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6
Group presentation (750 words equivalent, per person)Presentations will occur towards the end of semester during workshops.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One assignment (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO6
Two in semester tests (750 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Helen Irving

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2-hour examination (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6
Group presentation (750 words equivalent, per person)Presentations will occur towards the end of semester during workshops.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One assignment (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO6
Two in semester tests (750 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2-hour examination (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6
Group presentation (750 words equivalent, per person)Presentations will occur towards the end of semester during workshops.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One assignment (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO6
Two in semester tests (750 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L2 , Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 11 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 11 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2-hour examination (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6
Group presentation (750 words equivalent, per person)Presentations will occur towards the end of semester during workshops.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One assignment (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO6
Two in semester tests (750 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L2 , Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 11 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 11 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
2-hour examination (2000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6
Group presentation (750 words equivalent, per person)Presentations will occur towards the end of semester during workshops.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One assignment (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO6
Two in semester tests (750 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO3, SILO6