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Unit Overview

Description

This unit covers specialised clinical biochemistry tests, including a solid grounding in the role of cutting edge technologies in clinical biochemistry laboratories. Diseases of a complex and multifactorial nature are covered.

Topics include reproductive and foetal health; molecular diagnostics; pharmacogenetics, drug monitoring and toxicology; tumour markers, prognostic stratification and therapies; and technologies in biochemical testing.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate understanding of the theoretical concepts behind the validation and application of tests in clinical biochemistry; (2) describe examples of the technologies used to measure clinical biomarkers, critique and evaluate their usage; (3) demonstrate technical skills relating to the clinical biochemistry laboratory; (4) demonstrate analytical skills in the interpretation of clinical biochemistry test data; and (5) demonstrate skills in critique, synthesis and communication of concepts in clinical biochemistry.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) workbooks; (2) practical reports; and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Chris Cruickshank
Unit rules
Prerequisites
PATH5121 Clinical Biochemistry
Contact hours
lectures: 2 hours per week
tutorials/labs/workshops: 4 hours per week
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  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.