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Medical Laboratory Practice
Enrolment code: CRA101
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E and students in S3E
undertaking the microbiology minor stream
Unit description: Provides the student with an understanding of the basic
functions and interrelationships of the major laboratory departments within the
clinical laboratory. At the end of this unit, students will be competent to carry
out a broad range of laboratory techniques, use a variety of instruments, and
have a good understanding of the theoretical principles on which these are
based.
Staff: Mr DJ Heathcote, Mr DA Kunde, Ms S Salter, Mr BR Day
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial and 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Assess: continuous assessment exams (45%), literature search essay (10%),
practical assignments (15%), practical exam (30%)
Courses: M3E S3E
Diagnostic Testing
Enrolment code: CRA102
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Unit description: Contact the School of Biomedical Science for details of this
unit.
Unit weight: 12.5%
Courses: M3E S3E
Histology
Enrolment code: CRA121
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Covers the following topics in depth: fixation,
decalcification, processing and section cutting of normal tissues; staining
techniques to demonstrate specific structures; and the microscopic recognition
of tissues and organs.
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Staff: Mr B Gormley
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial and 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA101
Assess: practical (50%), continuous assessment (10%), final exam (40%)
Required texts, etc:
Eroschenko VP, Di Fiore’s Atlas of Histology With Functional Correlations, 7th
edn, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 1993.
Courses: M3E M3H,
Introduction to Human Biology
Enrolment code: CRA161
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: taught by Biomedical Science
Unit description: Introduces students to the fundamental unit of life, the cell.
Concepts in basic biological chemistry, basic biochemistry, cell biology and
metabolic processes are covered in this unit. A general introduction to the
structure and function of body tissues is also outlined. The unit aims to
establish a solid foundation for further studies in human biology.
Staff: Ms TA Douglas, Dr P Mooney, Dr D Wright, Mr R Phillips
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lectures, 3-hr lab/tutorial session weekly (13 wks)
Coreq: KJC161
Assess: (theory) mid-sem test (25%), end-of-sem exam (45%); (practical)
practical report (15%), practical tests (15%)
Required texts, etc:
Martin FH and Bartholomew EF, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN
0130821926
Courses: E3J
Cell Biology
Enrolment code: CRA171
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Unit description: Introduces students to the fundamental unit of life, the cell.
Concepts in basic biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology
and genetics are covered in this unit, and form a fundamental core of
knowledge to which students will refer throughout their further biological
studies.
Staff: Ms TA Douglas, Dr P Mooney, Dr D Wright, Mr R Phillips, Ms S Salter
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Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lectures, 3-hr lab/tutorial session weekly (13 wks)
Coreq: (for those students who do not have TCA Chemistry) KJC161
Assess: (theory) library assignment (15%), mid-sem test (20%), end-of-sem
exam (45%); (practical) practical booklet (10%), practical report (10%)
Required texts, etc:
Tobin and Morel, Asking About Cells, ISBN 0030980186
Courses: M3E M3H S3E +OC
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Enrolment code: CRA172
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Unit description: Introduces a systematic study of the structure and
functioning of the human body, including the skeletal, muscular,
cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems.
Staff: Dr DG Wright, Dr PA Mooney, Mr RJ Phillips
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 3x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical/tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA171 or 161
Assess: continuous assessments (50%), final theory exam (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Marieb E, Human Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN 0805343601
Courses: E3J M3E M3H S3E +OC
Human Bioscience 1 & 2
Enrolment code: CRA181
Offered: Ltn, sem 1&2
Special note: restricted to Nursing students; taught by Biomedical Science
Unit description: Is the first of two year-long units designed for the Bachelor
of Nursing introducing: (a) semester 1 – anatomical language, body organs and
cavities, basic physical sciences, the musculoskeletal system, the endocrine
system, microbial disease and abnormal function of the musculoskeletal and
endocrine systems; and (b) semester 2 – the normal and abnormal structure and
function of the respiratory, nervous and cardiovascular systems and the special
senses; and the principles of pharmacology and systematic pharmacology.
Staff: Dr DP Geraghty, Dr DG Wright, Ms TA Douglas, Mr RJ Phillips, Mr S
Tristram, Ms J Tarr, Ms J Bailey, Ms S Salter
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching: 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 2-hr practical weekly (26 wks)
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Assess: assignment, verbal and practical assessments, mid-year and final exams
Required texts, etc:
Martini F, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN 0130104361
McKane L and Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials and Applications, 0071135138
Recommended reading:
McCance KL and Huether SE, Pathophysiology, The Biological Basis for Disease in
Adults and Children, ISBN 0815194811
Paterson RA, et al, Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care in Australia, ISBN
017009037X
Courses: H3D
Human Molecular Biology
Enrolment code: CRA200
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Introduces students to the concepts of molecular biology
and genetics and their relevance to the biomedical sciences. Topics covered
include: the role of the chromosome in the transmission of genetic information;
the genetic basis of some common diseases; the techniques used in molecular
biology; and, the application of molecular biology in diagnostic medicine.
Staff: Dr PA Mooney, Ms TA Douglas, Mr DA Kunde
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 6 hrs weekly –- wks 1-5: 4 hrs lectures and 2 hrs practicals; wks 6-13:
2 hrs lectures, 4 hrs practicals
Prereq: CRA171
Coreq: KJC263
Assess: mid-sem exam (10%), assignment (10%), practical workbook and
reports (30%), project (15%), final exam (35%)
Required texts, etc:
Snustad DP and Simmons MJ, Principles of Genetics, 2nd edn, ISBN 047129800X
Recommended reading:
Strachan T and Read AP, Human Molecular Genetics, ISBN 1872748694
Courses: E3J M3E
Histopathology
Enrolment code: CRA222
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
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Unit description: Includes theoretical studies and practical sessions in: the
histological methods used to demonstrate bacterial, viral and fungal infections;
infiltrations, endogenous pigments; enzyme histochemistry and
immuno-cytochemistry; and teaches the microscope recognition of some
disease processes relevant to these.
Staff: Mr B Gormley
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA121
Assess: progressive assessment (20%), practical (45%), final exam (35%)
Required texts, etc:
Stevens A and Lowe J, Pathology, 2nd edn, Mosby, ISBN 0723431604
Courses: M3E M3H
Histology for Aquaculture
Enrolment code: CRA223
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: taught by Biomedical Science
Unit description: Teaches basic tissue dissection, processing, section cutting
and staining techniques on a range of fish tissues and organs; the recognition of
their normal microscopic structure; and special staining techniques to
demonstrate bacterial and fungal infections.
Staff: Mr B Gormley
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 1-hr lecture, 2 hrs practical, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: KQA110, or KQA225
Assess: practical (40%), continuous assessment (20%), exam (40%)
Haematology 1
Enrolment code: CRA231
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Covers: normal haemopoiesis, haemostasis; the causes and
classification of bleeding disorders; routine haematological screening
procedures, methodology and quality control; recognition of cells of the
peripheral blood; and the recognition of normal and abnormal features in
peripheral blood smears.
Staff: Mr D Heathcote
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Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 3 hrs practical, 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA101
Coreq: KJC263
Assess: mid-sem and final exams combined with an assessment of practical
reports and a practical exam
Required texts, etc:
McKenzie SE, Textbook of Hematology, ISBN 0683180169
Courses: M3E
General and Medical Microbiology
Enrolment code: CRA241
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Gives students detailed descriptions of microbial
physiology, taxonomy and genetics. The unit is strongly focused on
microorganisms which are pathogenic to human beings and students are taught
techniques for isolating and identifying those organisms. Interactions between
microbes and human beings are described, in particular mechanisms of
pathogenesis, and the role of genetic recombination in the development of new
strains.
Staff: Mr S Tristram, Ms S Salter
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA101
Mutual excl: KQA207
Assess: practicals (25%), sem test (10%), 3-hr practical exam in May (20%), 3-hr
theory exam in June (45%)
Required texts, etc:
McKane L and Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials and Applications, ISBN
0071135138
Courses: M3E M3H S3E
Clinical Chemistry 1
Enrolment code: CRA251
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
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Unit description: Imparts a thorough knowledge of: quality assurance,
including sources of error; use and establishment of reference ranges; collection,
preservation, transportation and storage of specimens for analysis; preparation
of laboratory method manuals. The laboratory investigation of the following is
also studied: carbohydrate disorders including diabetes, bilirubin metabolism,
renal function, faecal occult blood, and renal calculi.
Staff: Mr BR Day, Mr DA Kunde
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: KJC103
Coreq: KJC263
Assess: assignment (10%), mid-sem test (10%), practical reports (30%), practical
exam (15%), final exam (30%)
Required texts, etc:
Kaplan LA and Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry Theory, Analysis and
Correlation, ISBN 0815152434
Courses: M3E
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Enrolment code: CRA273
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Unit description: Continues the study of the structure and functioning of the
various systems of the human body begun in CRA172, including the
cardiovascular and respiratory systems, urinary system and fluid, electrolyte
and acid-base balance, lymphatic and digestive systems.
Staff: Dr P Mooney, Dr DG Wright, Mr RJ Phillips
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 3x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical/tutorial weekly (13 weeks)
Prereq: CRA172
Assess: continuous assessments (50%), final theory exam (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Marieb E, Human Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN 0805343601
Courses: E3J M3E M3H S3E +OC
Microbiology and Health
Enrolment code: CRA276
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Unit description: Builds on the knowledge of cell structures gained in
CRA171. The unit covers the structure and function of bacteria, fungi, viruses
and protozoa and their role in the infectious disease process within the human
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body. The beneficial and harmful effects of microbes, how infectious diseases
are transmitted and how microbes can be controlled are discussed. Public
health issues, epidemiology and the role of microbes in food, agriculture and
industrial technology and the environment are also examined. The practical
component includes safe microbiological handling techniques.
Staff: Ms S Salter
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA171
Assess: spot texts/practical assessment (30%), assignments (25%), mid-sem test
(10%), end-of-sem theory exam (35%)
Required texts, etc:
McKane L and Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials and Applications, 2nd edn,
ISBN 0071135138
Microbiology Techniques Manual, 2000.
Courses: E3J M3H S3E +OC
Human Bioscience 3 & 4
Enrolment code: CRA282
Offered: Ltn, sem 1&2
Special note: restricted to Nursing students; taught by Biomedical Science
Unit description: Is the second of two year-long units designed for the
Bachelor of Nursing examining: (a) semester 1 – normal and abnormal
biology of the digestive and renal systems as well as relevant microbiology and
pharmacology of these body systems; and (b) semester 2 – clinically-focused
global review of single system and multiple system situations, drawing
together material from the previous semester as well as from the prerequisite
unit Human Bioscience 1 and 2 (CRA181). The unit concludes with the normal
and abnormal biology of the reproductive system.
Staff: Dr DP Geraghty, Dr DG Wright, Mr S Tristram, Mr RJ Phillips, Ms TA
Douglas
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching: 2x1-hr lectures, 2-hr practical weekly
Prereq: CRA181
Assess: assignment, mid-sem 1 progress assessment, mid-year written and
verbal assessment, end-of-year written assessment
Required texts, etc:
Martini F, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN 0130104361
McKane L and Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials and Applications, ISBN
0071135138
Recommended reading:
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McCance KL and Huether SE, Pathophysiology, The Biological Basis for Disease in
Adults and Children, ISBN 0815194811
Paterson RA, et al, Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care in Australia, ISBN
017009037X
N.B. texts used in CRA181 are entirely appropriate for use in this unit.
Courses: H3D
Human Bioscience (Advanced Standing)
Enrolment code: CRA284
Offered: Ltn, sem 1&2
Special note: the unit is designed for students who have previously
undertaken a significant component of the disciplines of Human Bioscience. It
is suited for students transferring from other institutions who have successfully
undertaken at least one year of human biological sciences, or for enrolled
nurses who are granted an advanced pathway in the nursing undergraduate
degree
Unit description: Is for students with advanced standing and includes
appropriate material from the units CRA181 and CRA282. First semester covers
the normal and abnormal biology of the digestive, renal and endocrine systems
as well as metabolism and nutrition. Second semester covers the normal and
abnormal biology of the nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. In
addition, principles of pharmacology and the pharmacology of major body
systems is covered in an integrated manner with each body system, as is
infectious diseases of the major systems and epidemiological aspects of control.
Staff: Dr DG Wright, Dr DP Geraghty, Ms Tracy Douglas, Mr RJ Phillips, Mr S
Tristram, Ms S Salter
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching: 3 lectures, 2 hrs practical/tutorial sessions (first 10 wks of sem 1); 3
lectures, 1-hr tutorial, and 2-hr practical session thereafter
Prereq: CRA181 or equiv; significant experience as an enrolled nurse
Assess: assignment, mid-year written and verbal assessment, end-of-yr written
and verbal assessment
Required texts, etc:
Martini F, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN 013899079
McKane L and Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials and Applications, ISBN
0071135138
Note the use of other texts should be discussed with the unit coordinator.
Recommended reading:
McCance KL and Huether SE, Pathophysiology, The Biological Basis for Disease in
Adults and Children, ISBN 0815194811
Paterson RA, et al, Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care in Australia, ISBN
017009037X
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Human Molecular Biology
Enrolment code: CRA300
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Unit description: Introduces students to the concepts of molecular biology
and genetics and their relevance to the biomedical sciences. Topics include: the
role of the chromosomes in the transmission of genetic information; the
mechanisms of genetic expression; the genetic basis of some common diseases;
some basic techniques used in molecular biology; and the application of
molecular biology techniques in diagnostic medicine.
Staff: Dr PA Mooney, Ms TA Douglas, Mr DA Kunde
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 6 hrs weekly –- wks 1-5: 4 hrs lectures and 2 hrs practical; weeks 6-13:
2 hrs lectures and 4 hrs practical
Prereq: CRA171
Coreq: KJC263
Assess: mid-sem exam (10%), assignment (10%), practical workbook and
reports (30%), project (15%), final exam (35%)
Required texts, etc:
Snustad DP and Simmons MJ, Principles of Genetics, ISBN 047129800X
Recommended reading:
Strachan T and Read AP, Human Molecular Genetics, isbn 1872748694
Courses: M3H S3E +OC
Immunology (MLS)
Enrolment code: CRA311
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Gives students an understanding of the immune system and
its functions. Topics include: defence mechanisms against infectious agents;
antigens, antibodies and related immunological substances; diseases of the
immune system; the application of immunological reactions for the diagnosis
and monitoring of disease; and the use of immunological techniques as
analytical tools in the clinical and forensic laboratory
Staff: Mr BR Day, Mr DA Kunde
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial , 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA171, completion of one year of an approved degree
Assess: theory exams (55%), laboratory reports and assignments (45%)
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Required texts, etc:
Peakman M and Vergani D, Basic and Clinical Immunology, ISBN 0443046727
Courses: M3E
Immunology
Enrolment code: CRA321
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Unit description: Gives students an understanding of the immune system and
its functions. Topics include: defence mechanisms against infectious agents;
antigens, antibodies and related immunological substances; diseases of the
immune system; application of immunological reactions for the diagnosis and
monitoring of disease; or identification of various substances.
Staff: Mr BR Day, Mr DA Kunde
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks), 3 hrs practicals (9 wks)
Prereq: CRA171, or completion of one year of an approved degree
Assess: theory exams (55%), laboratory reports and assignments (45%)
Required texts, etc:
Peakman M and Vergani D, Basic and Clinical Immunology, ISBN 0443046727
Courses: E3J M3H S3E +OC
Haematology 2
Enrolment code: CRA332
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Is a systematic investigation of the anaemias, leukaemias,
myeloproliferative disorders and other blood dyscrasias, including laboratory
identification and investigations of these conditions.
Staff: Mr D Heathcote
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 3 hrs practical, 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly
Prereq: CRA231
Assess: mid-sem and final exams, practical reports and practical exam
Required texts, etc:
McKenzie SE, Textbook of Hematology, ISBN 0683180169
Courses: M3E
Transfusion Science
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Enrolment code: CRA333
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Covers the major blood group systems of relevance to
transfusion, as well as the theoretical basis of common transfusion testing
practices. The practical sessions concentrate on the skills of blood grouping,
antibody screening and crossmatching. Additionally, the donation of blood
products and the management of transfusion services are explored. Haemolytic
disease of the newborn and the adverse effects of blood transfusion are also
studied in detail.
Staff: Mr D Heathcote
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 3-hr practical, 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA311
Assess: mid-sem and final exams, practical reports and practical exam
Required texts, etc:
Quinley, ED Immunohaematology Principles and Practice, ISBN 0397554699
Courses: M3E
Medical Microbiology A
Enrolment code: CRA342
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Introduces students to diagnostic medical bacteriology.
Skills taught include: processing of clinical specimens, recognition of normal
microbiota, identification of pathogens and the undertaking of appropriate
antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Students learn: aspects of laboratory safety,
epidemiology, pathogenesis and control of infectious diseases; antimicrobial
agents and development of resistance; infection control; rapid and automated
diagnostic technology; quality control; media preparation and waste
management.
Staff: Mr S Tristram
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA241
Assess: theory and practical exams, practical reports
Required texts, etc:
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Koneman, et al, Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, ISBN
0397515294
Courses: M3E
Medical Microbiology B
Enrolment code: CRA343
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Builds on CRA342, introducing students to other aspects of
diagnostic microbiology, with an emphasis being placed on virology,
parasitology and mycology. Aspects of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, control
and treatment of infectious diseases are addressed; a knowledge of diagnostic
laboratory procedures including rapid and automated methods is developed;
and good professional laboratory practice including laboratory safety, waste
management and quality control are taught.
Staff: Mr S Tristram
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: KQA226
Assess: practical reports; theory and practical exams
Required texts, etc:
Koneman, et al, Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, ISBN
0397515294
Courses: M3E
Clinical Chemistry 2
Enrolment code: CRA352
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Teaches the clinical significance of and the analytical
methods employed for the following: electrolyte and acid/base balance;
pancreatic and gastric function, including malabsorption; liver function;
calcium and phosphate metabolism; purine synthesis and excretion; enzyme
analysis; cardiac isoenzymes; and the use of automated clinical chemistry
analysers.
Staff: Mr BR Day, Mr DA Kunde
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
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Prereq: CRA251
Assess: practical and theory exams (55%), laboratory report and assignments
(45%)
Required texts, etc:
Kaplan LA and Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry Theory, Analysis and
Correlation, ISBN 0815152434
Courses: M3E
Clinical Chemistry 3 (Endocrinology)
Enrolment code: CRA353
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3E
Unit description: Gives an understanding of the metabolism and function of
hormones; and includes: the laboratory investigation of disorders of hormonal
function including thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, hypothalamic, ovarian, testicular
and renal hormones; the use of tumour markers in oncology; and other
specialised aspects of clinical chemistry tests such as therapeutic drug
monitoring, toxicology, iron studies and lipid disorders.
Staff: Mr BR Day
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA251, KJC263
Assess: practical and theory exams (55%), laboratory reports and assignments
(45%)
Required texts, etc:
Kaplan LA and Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry Theory, Analysis and
Correlation, ISBN 0815152434
Courses: M3E
Biomedical Science 1 (Nutrition & Neurobiology)
Enrolment code: CRA385
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Unit description: Students obtain an understanding of the energy systems in
the human body such as the role of carbohydrates and fats in energy
conversion, and the role of dietary proteins at rest and during exercise. They
also obtain a sound knowledge of higher brain function, including networking
in the central nervous system, and how the special sense organs operate.
Staff: Dr P Mooney, Ms TA Douglas, Dr DP Geraghty
Unit weight: 12.5%
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Teaching: 3 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial 2 hrs practicals weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA273
Assess: final theory exam (50%), continuous assessment (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Williams MH, Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport, ISBN 0697295109
Thompson RF, The Brain: a Neuroscience Primer, ISBN 0716724855
Courses: E3J E4J M3H S3E +OC
Biomedical Science 2 (Pharmacology &
Pathophysiology)
Enrolment code: CRA386
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Unit description: Gives the student a good understanding of abnormal
functions that may occur in the human body, and the use of pharmacological
agents to correct them. A knowledge of receptor theory and pharmacokinetics
as well as the concepts of pathophysiology are given.
Staff: Dr DG Wright, Dr DP Geraghty, Mr RJ Phillips
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrs practical/tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CRA273, 385
Assess: mid-sem test, seminar presentation, assignment, final exam
Required texts, etc:
McCance KL and Huether SE, Pathophysiology, The Biological Basis for Disease in
Adults and Children, ISBN 0815194811
Rang HP, Dale MM and Ritter JM, Pharmacology, ISBN 0443050864
Courses: E3J M3E M3H S3E +OC
Medical Laboratory Practice 2
Enrolment code: CRA401
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Unit description: Has two objectives: (a) to use the knowledge and experience
gained while on clinical placement through the study of a variety of patient test
results. Lectures and tutorials concentrate on laboratory testing and resolving
the diagnostic challenges in the workplace, through an understanding of
disease processes. This is carried out using the problem-based learning
approach; and (b) to develop a holistic view of laboratory function and disease
diagnosis, with consideration given to the socio-economic constraints, as well as
medico-legal, accreditation and ethical aspects. The seminars focus on this
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objective by using a variety of senior medical scientists employed within the
Tasmanian health system to share their expertise with the students.
Staff: L Schmidtke (Coordinator), BR Day, B Gormley, D Heathcote, S Tristram,
and invited guest lecturers
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: immediately after the completion of the Professional Practice unit in
the final semester, 65 hours (week l/25 hours, week 2 & 3/ 20 hours week)
in a lecture, tutorial, and seminar format
Prereq: completion of all third-year units
Coreq: CRA410
Assess: case history presentations (25%), sem test (15%), assignment (10%), 3-hr
exam (50%)
Courses: M3E
Professional Practice
Enrolment code: CRA410
Offered: sem 1
Unit description: Is an advanced clinical teaching program where the student
participates in various pathology disciplines throughout the State. Students
gain experience in the use of various analysers within the clinical laboratory,
improve their bench skills, and further their microscopy abilities in a number of
areas. Clinical teaching activities include case studies where the relevance of
results can be acquired. Also the importance of quality assurance can be
appreciated first hand. Unit objectives are: (1) to develop and enhance
proficiency in both diagnostic and clinical medical laboratory sciences, (2) to
develop a practical knowledge and understanding of the workings of the
modern clinical laboratory. (3) to become familiar with the organisational
structure (including accreditation requirements), and the importance of ethics
and professionalism in the laboratory
Staff: D Heathcote (Coordinator), various Medical Scientists and Pathologists
throughout the State
Unit weight: 37.5%
Teaching: students are rostered to various Pathology Practices throughout the
State to gain clinical experience
Prereq: completion of all third-year units
Coreq: CRA401
Assess: reports from supervisors (40%), student diary (20%), projects (40%)
Courses: M3E