Unit details [CXA]
Medical Laboratory Practice 1
Enrolment code: CXA101
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G and M3H
Unit description:
Provides the student with an understanding of the basic functions and interrelationships
of the core 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 (Coordinator)
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial and 2 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Assess: continuous assessment exams (40%), literature search essay (10%), practical
assignments (30%), practical exam (20%)
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Introduction to Health Sciences
Enrolment code: CXA102
Offered: Ltn: sem 2
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3H
Unit description:
Introductory unit for students entering the health sciences area or allied health training.
It aims to give students a range of skills needed in the study and practice of health sciences
and a basis for work practice in the health system. It includes: sources of information in
health sciences, use of the web, assessment of health information, evidence based practice
and principles of teaching and learning in health related fields, basic communication skills
– oral, written and electronic; an introduction to data handling , case examples from health
areas, including Aboriginal health; experience of group work and an introduction to
professions in the health service.
Staff: tba
Unit weight: 12.5%
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Teaching pattern: 1-hr lecture, 2-hr seminar/workshop weekly
Assess: continual assessment, largely competency-based (60%), assignment (40%)
Courses: [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medical Laboratory Practice 2
Enrolment code: CXA106
Offered: Ltn: sem 2
Unit description:
Gives students a basic understanding of microbiology and immunology in relation to
disease processes, transmission and treatment. The unit covers the structure and function
of microbes, their role in the infectious disease process within the human body, how
microbes can be controlled and laboratory identification procedures. Topics include
laboratory diagnosis and practice, infectious diseases and pathogenesis, antimicrobial
agents, and antigens/antibodies. The practical component includes safe microbiological
handling techniques.
Staff: Ms S Salter (Coordinator), Mr B Day
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial , 2-hr practical, weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA171
M.excl: CXA176
Assess: theory: mid-sem test (15%), end-of-sem test (40%), practical exam (30%), practical
reports (15%)
Required: Batzing BL, Microbiology, An Introduction, ISBN 0534556205
Microbiology Techniques Manual, (available from School)
Recommend: General Microbiology texts 576-576.19, 589.9 and 616.0-616.9 in university
library
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Histology
Enrolment code: CXA121
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
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Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
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.
Staff: Mr B Gormley
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial and 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA101
Assess: practical (50%), continuous assessment (10%), final exam (40%)
Required: Eroschenko VP, Di Fiore’s Atlas of Histology With Functional Correlations, latest
edn, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 1993.
Recommend: Stevens A & Lowe J, Histology, Mosby, ISBN 0397446330
Courses: [M3G] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Introductory Biochemistry
Enrolment code: CXA125
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Unit description:
Provides a basic introduction to biochemistry for students in health and exercise sciences,
complementing their studies in cell biology. The unit also provides an introduction to
metabolic and cellular/molecular biology. It considers the basic biochemistry of cell
metabolism and physiological processes and discusses the functions of DNA and RNA
and enzyme reactions in the body, and the role of carbhydrates, proteins, lipids and
minerals. The unit uses examples of diseases resulting from biochemical abnormalities to
exemplify the importance of various biochemical processes.
Note: unit content is still being developed and is subject to approval. Students are advised
to check the web for changes in details.
Staff: Dr S Edwards
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lectures weekly, 1 hr tutorial, 2 hrs practicals most weeks
Prereq: KJC161 or equiv
M.excl: KJC162
Assess: assignments (40%), final exam (60%)
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Courses: [M3G] [M3H] [E3J] OC:
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Kinesiology
Enrolment code: CXA132
Offered: Ltn: sem 2
Unit description:
Kinesiology provides an introduction to the application of physics to human movement
and prepares students who wish to enrol in CXA301 Biomechanics. Topics covered
include the laws of motion and energy, functional anatomy, qualitative motion analysis
and muscle function., The unit is taught with a focus on the application of kinesiology to
exercise and the physical tasks of daily life.
Staff: Ms J Tarr, Mrs M Bird
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lectures and 2 hrs lab/tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Coreq: CXA172
Assess: assignments (70%), final exam (30%)
Required: tba
Recommend: tba
Courses: [E3J] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.educ.utas.edu.au>
Introduction to Human Biology
Enrolment code: CXA161
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Special note: taught by Human Life Sciences
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 (Coordinator), Dr P Mooney, Mr R Phillips, Ms J Tarr
Unit weight: 12.5%
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Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lectures, 2-hr lab/tutorial session weekly (13 wks)
Coreq: KJC161
Assess: (theory) mid-sem test (25%), end-of-sem exam (45%); (practical) practical
submission (15%), practical tests (15%)
Required: Martin FH & Bartholomew EF, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN
0130821926
Courses: [E3J]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Cell Biology and Function
Enrolment code: CXA171
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 (Coordinator), Dr P Mooney, Mr R Phillips, Ms S Salter
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lectures, 2-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 (40%);
(practical) practical exercises(10%), practical report (15%)
Required: Knox RB, et al, Biology, Parts 1 & 2, ISBN 0074711652 and 0074711849
Courses: [M3G] [M3H] OC:
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Enrolment code: CXA172
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Unit description:
Introduces a systematic study of the structure and functioning of the human body,
including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems.
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Staff: Dr PA Mooney, Mr RJ Phillips, Ms J Tarr
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 3x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical/tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA171 or CXA161
Assess: continuous assessments (55%), final theory exam (45%)
Required: Marieb E, Human Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN 0805349502
Courses: [E3J] [M3G] [M3H] OC:
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Microbiology and Health
Enrolment code: CXA176
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Unit description:
Gives students a basic understanding of microbiology and immunology in relation to
disease processes, transmission and treatment. The unit covers the structure and function
of microbes, their role in the infectious disease process within the human body, how
microbes can be controlled and laboratory identification procedures. Topics include
laboratory diagnosis and practice, infectious diseases and pathogenesis, antimicrobial
agents, and antigens/antibodies. The practical component introduces the student to safe
microbiological handling techniques and basic immunological methods.
Staff: Ms S Salter (Coordinator), Mr B Day
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 2-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA171, CXA161 or permission of unit coordinator
M.excl: CXA106
Assess: theory: mid-sem test (15%), end-of-sem test (40%), practical exam (30%), practical
reports (15%0
Required: Batzing BL, Microbiology, An Introduction, ISBN 0534556205
Recommend: General Microbiology texts 576-576.19, 589.9 and 616.0-616.9 in university
library
Courses: [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Human Bioscience 1 & 2
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Unit details [CXA]
Enrolment code: CXA181
Offered: Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2,
Special note: restricted to Nursing students; taught by Human Life Sciences
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, principles of microbiology and pathophysiology; and (b) semester
2 – the normal and abnormal structure and function of the endcrine respiratory, nervous
and cardiovascular systems and the special senses.
Staff: Dr DP Geraghty, Ms J Tarr (Coordinator), Ms TA Douglas, Mr RJ Phillips, Ms M-L
Bird
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 2-hr practical/tutorial weekly (26 wks)
Assess: online (WebCT based) assignment, verbal and practical assessments, mid-year and
final exams
Required: Martini FH & Bartholomew EF, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd edn,
Prentice Hall, NJ, 2001
Martini FH, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Interactive CD-ROM. Prentice Hall, NJ,
2001
Recommend: Hasleft C, Chilvers E, Hunter J & Boon N (eds), Davidson’s Principles and
Practice of Medicine, 18th edn, Churchill Livingstone, Syd, 1999
Gould BE, Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 2nd edn, WB Saunders, Syd, 2002
Lee G & Bishop P, Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals, 2nd edn,
Prentice Hall, NJ, 2002
Courses: [H3D]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Immunology (MLS)
Enrolment code: CXA211
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
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
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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 pattern: 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial , 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA171, completion of one year of an approved degree
Assess: theory exams (55%), laboratory reports and assignments (45%)
Required: Abbas A & Lichtman A, Basic Immunology, Saunders, 2001 ISBN 0721693164
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Pathology of Common Disorders
Enrolment code: CXA212
Offered: Ltn: sem 1
Unit description:
Introduces students to the pathological processes that underly various human diseases.
The unit enables students to recognise common pathological conditions. The project
allows in-depth study of one disease process and its outcomes.
Staff: Mr B Bormley
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2-hr weekly lecture/seminar, 3 tutorials per sem; 40 hrs project work
over the sem
Prereq: CXA172, CXA176
Assess: progressive assessment (20%), final exam (35%), project work and presentation
(45%)
Courses: [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Histopathology
Enrolment code: CXA222
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
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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 pattern: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA121
Assess: progressive assessment (20%), practical (45%), final exam (35%)
Required: Stevens A & Lowe J, Pathology, latest edn
Recommend: Burkitt HG, Stevens A, Lowe JS & Young B, Wheaters Basic Histophathology,
Churchill Livingstone, 1996, ISBN 0443050880
Courses: [M3G] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Histology for Aquaculture
Enrolment code: CXA223
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Special note: taught by Human Life Sciences
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 pattern: 1-hr lecture, 2 hrs practical, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: KQA110
Assess: practical (40%), continuous assessment (20%), exam (40%)
Courses: [S3K]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Haematology 1
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Unit details [CXA]
Enrolment code: CXA231
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
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
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 3 hrs practical, 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA261
Assess: mid-sem and final exams combined with an assessment of practical reports and a
practical exam
Required: McKenzie SE, Textbook of Hematology, ISBN 0683180169
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Exercise Physiology & Nutrition
Enrolment code: CXA237
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Unit description:
Examines the physiology of exercise, the limitations to exercise performance and an
introduction to nutrition. Topics covered in this subject include respiratory, cardiac and
muscle physiology, the normal physiological response to exercise, adaptations to exercise
training, the role of the central nervous system in exercise, mechanisms of fatigue (central
and peripheral), acid base balance and endocrine function. In addition, an introduction to
the nutritional requirements of exercise is also provided.
Staff: Mr D Dwyer
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lectures weekly, 2 hrs lab fortnightly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA273
Assess: mid-sem exam (30%), written lab report (20%), final exam (50%)
Required: Wilmore JH & Costill DL, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics,
Champaign, Ill, 1997.
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Recommend: Williams MH, Nutrition for Fitness and Sport, Wm C Brown, Dubuque IA.
Courses: [E3J]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
General and Medical Microbiology
Enrolment code: CXA241
Offered: Ltn: sem 2
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 pattern: 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks), 1-hr tutorial
Prereq: CXA101 or CXA176
M.excl: KQA207
Assess: practicals (25%), sem test (10%), 3-hr practical exam in May (20%), 3-hr theory exam
in June (45%)
Required: Batzing BL, Microbiology, An Introduction, ISBN 0534556205
Courses: [M3G] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Clinical Chemistry 1
Enrolment code: CXA251
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G or M3H
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
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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 pattern: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA261
Assess: assignment (10%), mid-sem test (10%), practical reports (30%), practical exam
(15%), final exam (30%)
Required: Kaplan LA & Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry Theory, Analysis and Correlation, ISBN
0815152434
Courses: [M3G] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Metabolic Biochemistry
Enrolment code: CXA261
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Unit description:
Is for undergraduates in Biomedical Science, other life sciences and Human Movement,
majoring in Sports Science. The unit is an in-depth study of the biochemistry of primary
metabolites (proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and lipids) and metabolic reactions and
pathways; enzymes and enzyme kinetics. In the laboratory, analytical biochemical
techniques are used to study biochemical reactions.
Staff: Dr SJ Edwards
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lectures, 2 hrs tutorial/tests, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: KJC103 or (KJC161 and [CXA125 or KJC162]) and one of KQA110, CXA171 or equiv
Assess: practicals (15%), end-of-sem exam (65%), tutorial tests (20%)
Required: Elliott WM & Elliott DC, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2nd edn, OUP, 1997
Courses: [E3J] [E4J] [M3G] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Cell and Molecular Biochemistry
Enrolment code: CXA262
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Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Unit description:
Expands on the students understanding of biochemistry obtained in CXA261 Metabolic
Biochemistry, concentrated at a molecular level. The unit is a comprehensive study of
regulation of cellular metabolism and signalling along with a detailed study of the
molecular mechanisms of genetic replication, transcription and translation. The students is
also introduced to molecular biology techniques and terminology.
Staff: Dr PA Mooney, Dr S Edwards, Mr DA Kunde
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 3 hrs lectures, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA261
Assess: laboratory reports and notebook (40%), internal tests and end-of-sem exam (60%)
Required: Elliott WM & Elliott DC, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2nd edn, OUP, 1997
Courses: [E3J] [E4J] [M3G] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Enrolment code: CXA273
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Unit description:
Continues the study of the structure and functioning of the various systems of the human
body begun in CXA172, including the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, urinary
system and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, lymphatic and digestive systems.
Staff: Dr P Mooney, Mr RJ Phillips, Ms J Tarr
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 3x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical/tutorial weekly (13 weeks)
Prereq: CXA172
Assess: continuous assessments (55%), final theory exam (45%)
Required: Marieb E, Human Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN 0805349502
Courses: [E3J] [M3G] [M3H] OC:
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Human Bioscience 3 & 4
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Unit details [CXA]
Enrolment code: CXA282
Offered: Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2,
Special note: restricted to Nursing students; taught by Human Life Sciences
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 (CXA181). The unit concludes with the normal and abnormal biology of
the reproductive system.
Staff: Mr RJ Phillips (Coordinator), Dr DP Geraghty, Ms TA Douglas, Ms J Tarr
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: 2x1-hr lectures, 2-hr practical weekly
Prereq: CXA181
Assess: assignment, mid-sem 1 progress assessment, mid-year written and verbal
assessment, end-of-year written assessment
Required: Martini F, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, ISBN 0130104361
McKane L & Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials and Applications, ISBN 0071135138
Recommend: McCance KL & 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]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Human Bioscience (Advanced Standing)
Enrolment code: CXA284
Offered: Ltn: (fy) ie 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:
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Is for students with advanced standing and includes appropriate material from the units
CXA181 and CXA282. First semester covers the normal and abnormal biology of the
digestive and renal. Additionally, students cover principles of microbiology and
pathophysiology. Second semester covers the normal and abnormal biology of the
nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Staff: Mr RJ Phillips (Coordinator), Dr DP Geraghty, Ms Tracy Douglas, Mr S Tristram, Ms
S Salter, Ms J Tarr
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: 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: CXA181 or equiv; significant experience as an enrolled nurse
Assess: assignment, mid-year written and verbal assessment, end-of-yr written and verbal
assessment
Required: Martini FH & Bartholomew EF, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd edn,
Prentice Hall, NJ, 2001
Martini FH, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Interactive CD-ROM. Prentice Hall, NJ,
2001
Recommend: Hasleft C, Chilvers E, Hunter J & Boon N (eds), Davidson’s Principles and
Practice of Medicine, 18th edn, Churchill Livingstone, Syd, 1999
Gould BE, Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 2nd edn, WB Saunders, Syd, 2002
Lee G & Bishop P, Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals, 2nd edn,
Prentice Hall, NJ, 2002
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Human Molecular Biology
Enrolment code: CXA300
Offered: [by web] Ltn: sem 1
Unit description:
Extends the students’ understanding of the concepts of genetics and molecular biology
obtained in CXA171 Cell Biology and Function and CXA262 Cell and Molecular Biochemistry.
The unit focuses on medical molecular genetics providing detailed study of genetic
mutation and inheritance pattern of genetic diseases. Students also study advanced
genetic aspects of immune system. Laboratory sessions cover some advanced molecular
diagnostic techniques.
Staff: Dr PA Mooney, Mr DA Kunde (Coordinator)
Unit weight: 12.5%
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Teaching pattern: 3 hrs lectures 3 hrs practicals weekly, flexible delivery via WebCT; one
week practical workshop
Prereq: CXA171, CXA262
Assess: laboratory workbook (25%), quizzes (15%), assignment (40%), tutorials (20%)
Required: Nussbaum R, McInnes R & Willord H, Genetics in Medicine, Saunders, 2001
Courses: [M3H] [M3G] [E3J] OC:
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Biomechanics
Enrolment code: CXA301
Offered: Ltn: sem 1
Unit description:
Assumes an understanding of the information presented in CXA132 Kinesiology and builds
an understanding of biomechanical principles and research techniques. Biomechanics is
the study of internal and external forces acting on a body and the effects produced by
these forces. The unit examines basic principles of theoretical mechanics applicable to the
study of human motion and selected biomechanical techniques available for quantifying
human performance.
Staff: Mr D Dwyer
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture weekly, (13 wks) 2-hr lab classes fortnightly
Prereq: CXA132
Assess: written lab report (30%), final exam (70%)
Required: tba
Recommend: Enoka RM, Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology, 2nd end, Human Kinetics
Publ, Champaign, 1994
Nigg BM & Herzog W, Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal system, Wiley, NY, 1995
Basmajian JV, Deluca CJ, Muscles Alive – Their Functions Revealed by Electromyography,
Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1985
Dainty DA & Norman RW, Standardising Biomechanical Testing in Sport, Human Kinetics
Publ, Champaign, 1987
Hamill J & Knutzen K, Biomechanics and Anatomy of Human Movement, Lippincott, Williams
& Wilkins, 1995
Courses: [E3J] [E4J]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
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Exercise Assessment and Prescription
Enrolment code: CXA308
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Unit description:
Teaches students how to assess exercise performance and design exercise training
programs. Topics covered include assessment of strength, speed, an/aerobic power and
endurance capacity. The application of both laboratory and field based tests are covered in
lectures and laboratories. The clinical techniques used to assess body composition are
explored and the theory and practice of designing and implementing an exercise training
program.
Staff: Mr D Dwyer
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture weekly (13 wks) and 8x2-hr lab classes
Prereq: CXA237 (desirable)
Assess: written lab report (30%), final exam (70%)
Required: Heyward V, Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Human
Kinetics, Champaign, Ill, 1997.
Recommend: ACSM, Guidelines for Exericse Training and Prescription, 5th edn, Lippincott,
Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 1995
Nieman DC, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Mountain View, CA 1999
Meyers J, Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill,
1996.
Courses: [E3J] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Health Services and Health Informatics
Enrolment code: CXA309
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Unit description:
The first module introduces students to the Health Care System in Australia and selected
other countries. This includes consideration and the purpose of health services and the
contribution of a range of health care professionals, service funding and management. The
second module introduces students to the way in which new information and
communication technologies could improve health services. The third component
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considers the principles and examples of evidence based health care, quality assurance
and multi-disciplinary team work.
Staff: Dr Robertson
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2-hr seminars alternate weeks, readings and web-based work program
Prereq: yr-1 BHlthSc units or equiv
Assess: 2 assignments (50% ea)
Courses: [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Immunology
Enrolment code: CXA321
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 pattern: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks), 3 hrs practicals (9 wks)
Prereq: CXA171, or completion of one year of an approved degree
Assess: theory exams (55%), laboratory reports and assignments (45%)
Required: Abbas A & Lichtman A, Basic Immunology, Saunders, 2001 ISBN 0721693164
Courses: [E3J] [M3H] OC:
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Haematology 2
Enrolment code: CXA332
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
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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 pattern: 3 hrs practical, 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly
Prereq: CXA231
Assess: mid-sem and final exams, practical reports and practical exam
Required: McKenzie SE, Textbook of Hematology, ISBN 0683180169
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Transfusion Science
Enrolment code: CXA333
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
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 pattern: 3-hr practical, 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA332
Assess: mid-sem and final exams, practical reports and practical exam
Required: Quinley, ED Immunohaematology Principles and Practice, 2nd edn, ISBN 0397554699
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Exercise Physiology
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Enrolment code: CXA337
Offered: Ltn: sem 1
Unit description:
Teaches a comprehensive range of skills that are important for clinical exercise testing. In
addition the unit covers some advanced topics in exercise physiology that are relevant to
exercise testing. A theoretical background for clinical exercise testing is provided with a
focus on the validity and specificity of selected exercise tests and procedures.
Additionally, students will become familiar with standard preparation, monitoring and
recovery procedures for exercise tests. Safety considerations, contraindications to exercise
and interpretation of test data are also covered in detail. The lecture content has a very
practical focus and the nature of the laboratory classes reflects the environment found in
professional testing facilities.
Staff: Mr D Dwyer
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture, 3-hr lab weekly
Prereq: CXA237
Assess: written lab report (20%), practical exam (30%), final exam (50%)
Required: ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for
Exercise Testing and Prescription, 4th edn, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia,
2001
Recommend: ACSM, Guidelines for Exericse Testing and Prescription, 6th edn, Lippincott,
Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2000
Heyward V, Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Human Kinetics,
Champaign, Ill, 1997.
Wasserman K, Stress Testing: Principles and Practice, 3rd edn, Lippincott, Williams and
Wilkins, Philadelphia, 1999.
Meyers J, Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill,
1996.
Courses: [E3J] [E4J] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medical Microbiology A
Enrolment code: CXA342
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
Unit description:
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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 pattern: 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA241
Assess: theory and practical exams, practical reports
Required: Koneman, et al, Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, ISBN
0397515294
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medical Microbiology B
Enrolment code: CXA343
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
Unit description:
Builds on CXA342, 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 pattern: 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA241
Assess: practical reports; theory and practical exams
Required: Koneman, et al, Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, ISBN
0397515294
Courses: [M3G]
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Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Clinical Chemistry 2
Enrolment code: CXA352
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G and M3H
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 pattern: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA251
Assess: practical and theory exams (55%), laboratory report and assignments (45%)
Required: Kaplan LA & Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry Theory, Analysis and Correlation, ISBN
0815152434
Courses: [M3G] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Clinical Chemistry 3 (Endocrinology)
Enrolment code: CXA353
Offered: Ltn: sem 2,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G and M3H
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
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Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prereq: CXA251
Assess: practical and theory exams (55%), laboratory reports and assignments (45%)
Required: Kaplan LA & Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry Theory, Analysis and Correlation, ISBN
0815152434
Courses: [M3G] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Nutrition and Disease
Enrolment code: CXA385
Offered: Ltn: sem 1
Special note: in 2003 this unit will be renumbered CXA385 and will replace the current CXA385
Unit description:
Builds on foundations taught in CXA237 Applied Physiology & Nutrition. Students obtain an
increased understanding of metabolism in the human body and the role of carbohydrates,
fats, proteins and minerals in both health and under physiological stress of exercise and
disease. The unit will cover a range of nutritional problems in the population, such as
alcohol excess and undernutrition, and the role of nutrition in the prevention and
management of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some
cancers.
Staff: Dr P Mooney, Prof M Ball
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 3 hrs lecture/seminar weekly, 3 practical sessions
Prereq: CXA273 and CXA237
Assess: final exam (50%), continuous assessment (50%)
Required: Williams MH, Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport, 6th international edn,
McGraw-Hill, 2002, ISBN 0697295109
Recommend: Wahlquist M (ed) Food and Nutrition, Allen & Unwin, 2002
Courses: [E3J] [E4J] [M3H] OC:
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Research and Topics in Health Sciences
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Enrolment code: CXA386
Offered: Ltn: sem 2
Unit description:
Introduces students to the types of research which inform our understanding of normal
and abnormal functions of the human body and of treatment and preventative health care.
The unit will also cover basic pharmacological principles, the use of drugs as therapeutic
agents and their misuse, including the issues of drug usage in sport. Issues of current
interest in biomedical, health and sports science will also be addressed.
Staff: Dr DP Geraghty, Prof M Ball, Mr D Dwyer, Dr S Edwards, guest lecturers and
researchers
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 3 hrs lectures weekly, 3x2-hr practicals in sem
Prereq: CXA273
Assess: exam (50%), short test(10%), assignment (40%)
Required: Rang HP, Dale MM & Ritter JM, Pharmacology, ISBN 0443050864
Courses: [E3J] [M3G] [M3H] OC:
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Full Time/Part Time
Enrolment code: CXA400/405
Offered: Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Please contact the School of Human Life Science for details
Staff: Dr D Geraghty, Prof M Ball
Unit weight: 100%/50%
Assess: assignments, exam for some components, oral presentation and thesis
Courses: [M4E]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Medical Laboratory Practice 3
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Enrolment code: CXA401
Offered: Ltn: sem 1,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in M3G
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 objective by
using a variety of senior medical scientists employed within the Tasmanian health system
to share their expertise with the students.
Staff: BR Day, D Kunde, D Heathcote, S Tristram, and invited guest lecturers
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 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: CXA410
Assess: case history presentations (25%), sem test (15%), assignment (10%), 3-hr exam
(50%)
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Professional Practice
Enrolment code: CXA410
Offered: Ltn: 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
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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 pattern: students are rostered to various Pathology Practices throughout the State
to gain clinical experience
Prereq: completion of all M3G third-year units
Coreq: CXA401
Assess: reports from supervisors (40%), student diary (20%), projects (40%)
Courses: [M3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Advanced Physiology and Nutrition
Enrolment code: CXA437
Offered: not offered in 2003
Unit description:
An advanced course in exercise physiology that builds on material covered in CXA237
Applied Physiology & Nutrition. The unit draws most of its information from recent
publications in the main and emerging areas of research in exercise physiology. Topics
include sites of fatigue, the aenaerobic threshold, central fatigue, the validity of
VO<d>2max<dz> criteria and genetics in Exercise Science.
Staff: Mr D Dwyer
Unit weight: 12.5%
Prereq: CXA273, CXA237
Assess: 3 oral presentations (13% ea), 2 written assignments (30% ea)
Recommend: Powers SK & Howley E, Exercise Physiology, 3rd edn, Brown and Benchmark,
Dubuque IA, 1997.
Wasserman K, Stress Testing: Principles and Practice, 3rd edn, Lippincott, Williams and
Wilkins, Philadelphia, 1999.
Courses: [E3J] [E4J] [M3H]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Honours Seminar and Dissertation
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Enrolment code: CXA465
Offered: Ltn: sem 2
Unit description:
For details of this unit, please contact the School of Human Life Sciences.
Unit weight: 25%
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
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