ML4301 - Clinical Biochemistry 1
Credit points: |
03 |
Year: |
2019 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band 2
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Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
This subject introduces the student to the clinical chemistry laboratory. The student
will be led through fundamental issues of spectrophotometric analysis, quality assurance,
basic technical skills and laboratory manual preparation. Organ system function will
be reviewed with a focus on the methods required for the determination of disorders
and the clinical interpretation of results.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an integrated theoretical and technical knowledge of basic methods of
clinical chemical analysis;
- demonstrate an integrated theoretical and technical knowledge of quality assurance
application and interpretation;
- apply recognized methods and tools of clinical biochemistry in a clinical/medical
investigative context;
- reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, in order to plan and implement
ongoing personal and professional development needs, relevant to clinical biochemistry
and working as a professional medical laboratory scientist.
Prerequisites: |
PP2101 and PP2201 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Block,
Study Period 8
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Census Date 15-Aug-2019 |
Non-standard start/end 15-Jul-2019 to 04-Oct-2019 |
Face to face teaching
15-Jul-2019 to 09-Aug-2019
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Coordinator: |
Dr Donna Rudd |
Lecturers: |
Dr Donna Rudd, Assoc. Professor Catherine Rush. |
Contact hours: |
- 24 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 36 hours practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (50%); other exams (25%); assignments (25%). |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement
process, and in case of
minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.