Unit of Study BIOL2006 Clinical Biochemistry (2024)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

BIOL2008 - Haematology I OR BIOL2004 - Haematology

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time. This unit contains laboratory activities that requires students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply by the compliance deadline may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements

Unit description

Expands on student knowledge of human disease by incorporating results of clinical biochemistry and genetic investigations. In addition, students further develop their practical skills in biochemical and molecular analytical techniques. Current trends in biochemical/molecular research including gene therapy are also presented.

Unit content

1. Biochemical tests in clinical medicine | Disturbances of water and electrolytes and related pathophysiologies

2. Bone Metabolism | Gastrointestinal tract health and diseases

3. Glucose metabolism | Diabetes mellitus | Disorders of metabolism

4. Biochemical Endocrinology | Biochemistry of renal and cardiovascular diseases

5. Neurotransmitters | Cellular Homeostasis: Cell Growth and Cancer

6. Clinical biochemistry in paediatrics, pregnancy and in the elderly

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term3	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain disease processes from a biochemical viewpoint

investigate clinical cases by applying relevant biochemical methods and evaluating clinical biochemical data

evaluate clinical biochemical data used in disease diagnosis across culturally diverse populations with consideration of quality control and standard safety procedures

select and employ relevant laboratory methods and safe practice in the biochemical laboratory

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1.5 hours (Weekly)

Laboratory 3 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Practical	30%
Viva voce	40%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

Murphy, M, Srivastava, R & Deans, K, 2018, Clinical Biochemistry: An Illustrated Colour Text, 6th edn, Elsevier Health Sciences, Great Britain. ISBN: 9780702072987.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

The following items must be purchased and students must wear them at each laboratory class:
- White lab coat - available at Co-op Bookshop.
- Shoes - fully enclosed non-absorbent shoes made from leather, rubber or vinyl. Shoes must have a sturdy sole and fully covered heel, sides, top of foot and toes. If you are unsure of appropriate footwear you can get further information from the Lab Safety DVD available on the Blackboard site or you can check with Lab technical staff at your campus.
- Safety glasses - available at Co-op Bookshop. Safety glasses must be worn when performing experiments that involve the use of chemicals or bodily fluids. If you wear prescription glasses, you must purchase safety glasses that fit over your prescription glasses.
- A scientific calculator will also be required.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

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