Health Science

CXA222

2012  CXA222  Histopathology

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: No

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Restricted to students enrolled in M3G

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA222 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 L On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *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 (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit introduces students to the pathological processes that underly various human diseases. The unit enables students to recognise common pathological conditions. The eitiology, including environmental factors, will be discussed. The project allows in-depth study of one disease process, its causes and outcomes. It includes theoretical studies and practical sessions in: the histological methods used to demonstrate bacterial, viral and fungal infections; infiltrations, endogenous pigments; enzyme histochemistry and immuno-cytochemistry; and teaches the microscope recognition of some disease processes relevant to these.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Mid semester essay (1000 words) (15%); Practical Report (20%); Practical Exam (15%); Final 2-hr theory exam (50%).

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture (13 weeks); 1-hr tutorial (4 weeks); 3-hr practical (10 weeks) and self-directed learning.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Flexible scheduling - L
Some classes will be held outside normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

CXA121, CXA172

TEXTS
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STAFF: Dr Frank Madill, Mr Dane Hayes

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