Hobart, Launceston
This unit has been discontinued.
Restricted to students enrolled in M3G, M3H, M3Q, 53E and 54E.
Introduction
This unit equips you with introductory level clinical laboratory skills and theoretical knowledge in the disciplines of Haematology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology. At the end of this unit, you will be competent in a range of basic laboratory techniques, using a variety of instruments and have a grounding in the theoretical principles on which these techniques are based.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences |
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| Unit code | CXA101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
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| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
- TCE Chemistry (CHM5C) or KRA161 or equivalent.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hour lecture (13 weeks) 1 hour tutorial (13 weeks) 2 hour practical workshop (13 weeks) |
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| Assessment | Practical report - 2000 words (15%) Quizzes (15%) Practical Exam (25%) Written Exam - 2hrs (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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