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ML5309 - Advanced Histology and Cytology Techniques
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical
Science and Science.
The teaching focus is on the techniques required in the sample preparation for histology
and cytological examination. Laboratory safety, as it pertains to the histology laboratory
will also be covered. Microtome use and care, staining procedures and quality assurance,
tissue imbedding and processing. Special techniques such as immunohistochemistry and
in vitro hybridisation will also be covered.
Learning Outcomes
- describe and apply knowledge in stain and section quality assurance;
- display a high level working knowledge of tissue processing techniques;
- exercise judgment to interpret and comment on data collected during practical/clinical
sessions and the interpretation of clinical case studies;
- display high level proficiency in cytology sample preparation and staining;
- display high level proficiency in immunological and molecular applications of tissue
and cell examination;
- display high level proficiency in safe and effective microtome/cryotome use with quality
section preparation.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (20%) - Individual
- Written assignment and oral presentation - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more in each of the two pieces of assessment
(theory and practical exam)
Prerequisites: |
BM1002 AND BM1004 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 9,
Intensive
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Census Date 05-Oct-2023 |
Non-standard start/end 11-Sep-2023 to 17-Nov-2023 |
Face to face teaching
11-Sep-2023 to 06-Oct-2023
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Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd, Assoc. Professor John Cavalieri. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 36 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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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.