Courses & Units
Clinical Chemistry 2 CXA352
Introduction
The purpose of CXA 352 is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to conduct and interpret laboratory analyses in the areas covered in the curriculum. An important part of the unit involves contextualising quality assurance in diagnostic laboratories for all disciplines of Laboratory Medicine. This unit continues on from CXA 251, Clinical Chemistry in preparing students for a role as clinical biochemists in the modern pathology field. The unit CXA 352, Clinical Chemistry 2, is designed to impart a thorough knowledge of:
• enzyme analysis, clinical enzymology and enzyme assays currently used in the diagnostic laboratory
• the interpretation of test results in the diagnosis and monitoring of liver, muscle and cardiac disorders
• analysis of proteins by electrophoresis and interpretation of SPE analysis
• the pathophysiology and the role of the diagnostic laboratory in assessment of carbohydrate metabolism, iron status and lipid status.
Summary
| Unit name | Clinical Chemistry 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA352 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nicole Ranson |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate theoretical and practical principles of Clinical Chemistry using discipline specific terminology related to clinical chemistry.
- Analyse and interpret laboratory data and clinical information to investigate metabolic and physiological disorders.
- Apply technical laboratory skills to obtain reliable results in the medical laboratory.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019901 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA251Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial – 1 hour (weekly), Practical – 3 hours (12 weeks). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quiz (15%)|Online Examination (50%)|Laboratory Based Case Study (15%)|Practical Test (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Rifai N, Horvath A, Wittwer C. Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 8th edition, Elsevier (2019) |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Kaplan J, Pesce A. Clinical Chemistry: Theory, Analysis, Correlations, 5th edition, Elsevier (2010) | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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