Health Science

CXA353

2012  CXA353  Clinical Chemistry 3 (Endocrinology)

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: No

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Restricted to students enrolled in M3G,M3H, M6G & M7B

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA353 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-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 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.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Mid Semester Test (20%), Case studies assessments (10%), Assignment (10%), Journal Presentation (10%), Final theory 3-hr examination (50%).

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture (13 weeks); 2-hr tutorial or 3-hr laboratory/case study session (alternate weeks) (13 weeks).

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

   Web dependent - L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - L
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
About Flexible Study Options

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

CXA352

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Dr Dale Kunde

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