Launceston
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.
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Summary 2020
| Unit name | Clinical Chemistry 3 (endocrinology) |
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| Unit code | CXA653 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Dr Dale Kunde |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA251
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2-hr lecture (13 weeks), 2-hr tutorial or 3-hr laboratory/case study session on alternate weeks (13 weeks) |
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| Assessment | Mid-semester test (10%), Case Studies Assessments (10%), Assignment (500 words) (10%), Journal Presentation (10%), Professional Critique of Advanced Concepts (2000 words)(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 | None |
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