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SBI284 - Histology and Histochemistry

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Medical Laboratory Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 2 units in (SBI171, SBI172)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

SBI283

Unit Description

This unit will expand on the knowledge students acquired during anatomy and physiology. They will develop an understanding of the structure and function of cellular components, tissues and organs, at a microscopic level to assess the pathology of the major human systems, such as nervous, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary. Students will further be provided with a working knowledge of tissue fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning and staining. They will also learn about special fixation methods, bone decalcification, artefacts and pigments and diagnostic cytology through practical sessions.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure and function of specific cells, tissues and organs
2.	Identify various cells, tissues and organs using a light microscope
3.	Describe the basic tissue processing and staining techniques
4.	Understand diagnostic cytology
5.	Demonstrate an understanding of sectioning and staining quality assurance and controls
6.	Describe the role of immuno histochemistry in pathology testing.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Written Assignment (1,000 words)	20%	1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure and function of specific cells, tissues and organs 2 - Identify various cells, tissues and organs using a light microscope 3 - Describe the basic tissue processing and staining techniques 4 - Understand diagnostic cytology 6 - Describe the role of immuno histochemistry in pathology testing.
2.	Practical Quizzes (6 x 10 mins)	20%	1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure and function of specific cells, tissues and organs 2 - Identify various cells, tissues and organs using a light microscope 3 - Describe the basic tissue processing and staining techniques 4 - Understand diagnostic cytology 5 - Demonstrate an understanding of sectioning and staining quality assurance and controls 6 - Describe the role of immuno histochemistry in pathology testing.
3.	Practical test (60 mins, hurdle)	15%	1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure and function of specific cells, tissues and organs 2 - Identify various cells, tissues and organs using a light microscope 3 - Describe the basic tissue processing and staining techniques 4 - Understand diagnostic cytology 5 - Demonstrate an understanding of sectioning and staining quality assurance and controls 6 - Describe the role of immuno histochemistry in pathology testing.
4.	Exam (90 mins)	45%	1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure and function of specific cells, tissues and organs 2 - Identify various cells, tissues and organs using a light microscope 3 - Describe the basic tissue processing and staining techniques 4 - Understand diagnostic cytology 5 - Demonstrate an understanding of sectioning and staining quality assurance and controls

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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