Courses & Units
Clinical Chemistry 1 CXA651
Introduction
The unit CXA651, Clinical Chemistry 1 will provide you with 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 and the preparation of laboratory method manuals. The laboratory investigations of renal function, water, electrolyte and acid base balance, and hypothalamic, pituitary and fertility hormones are also studied. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree.
Summary
| Unit name | Clinical Chemistry 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA651 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jeff Beckett |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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).
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of clinical chemistry principles.
- Communicate in a scientific manner using discipline specific terminology related to clinical chemistry.
- Perform laboratory techniques and calculations competently and accurately
- Critically assess laboratory results and evaluate the clinical relevance of case studies to peers.
- Apply technical skills to obtain reliable results in the 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 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
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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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Practical – 3 hours (weekly), Tutorial – 1 hour (weekly), Lecture – 2 hours (online weekly) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Skills and Competencies Test|Method Protocol (10%)|Quiz (10%)|Laboratory Report (15%)|Written Case Study (15%)|Examination (25%)|Practical Exam (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Tietz fundamentals of clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics; 8th Ed; Elsevier Nader Rifai; Andrea R. Horvath; C. Wittwer; Norbert W. Tietz 2019 |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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