Launceston
Restricted to students enrolled in M3G,M3H, M6G & M7B
Introduction
This unit 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.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Clinical Chemistry 3 (Endocrinology) |
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Unit code | CXA353 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
Discipline | Health Sciences |
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Level | Advanced |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Prerequisites
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Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 2-hr lecture (13 weeks); 2-hr tutorial or 3-hr laboratory/case study session (alternate weeks) (13 weeks). |
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Assessment | Mid Semester Test (20%), Case studies assessments (10%), Assignment - 500 words (10%), Journal Presentation (10%), Final theory 3-hr examination (50%). Minimum of 75% attendance at laboratory practical sessions. |
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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