ML4307 - Haematology 1
| Credit points: |
3 |
| Year: |
2014 |
| Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
|
| Administered by: |
School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences (pre 2015) |
This subject introduces the student to haematology and the haematology laboratory.
The structure and function of ALL haemopoietic cells is reviewed, followed by a detailed
study of red cell pathology and haemostasis. Both manual and automated methods of
quantitation of blood components are taught. In conjunction with ML4308, this subject
provides the professional requirements for a graduate medical laboratory scientist
in haematology.
Learning Outcomes
- Achieve a level of proficiency required for employment in a medical laboratory;
- Have a detailed understanding of the microscopic pathology of anaemia;
- Understand the utility of the haematology laboratory in the diagnosis of anaemia and
haemostasis disorders;
- Become proficient in both the qualitative and quanititative methods of analysis of
blood cells.
| Prerequisites: |
PP2101 and PP2201 |
Availabilities
|
| Townsville,
Block,
Study Period 4
|
| Census Date 20-Mar-2014 |
| Face to face teaching
24-Feb-2014 to 21-Mar-2014
|
| Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner |
| Lecturers:
|
Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner, Assoc. Professor Wayne Melrose. |
| Workload expectations: |
- 24 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 36 hours practicals
|
| Assessment: |
end of semester exam (50%); other exams (50%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: |
Students must satisfactorily complete both aspects of assessment |
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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.
