BM4307 - Histology and Cytology Techniques
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science and Science.
The teaching focus is on the techniques required in the sample preparation for histology and cytological examination. Laboratory safety, as it pertains to the histology laboratory will also be covered. Microtome use and care, staining procedures and quality assurance, tissue imbedding and processing. Special techniques such as immunohistochemistry and in vitro hybridisation will also be covered.
Learning Outcomes
- cytology sample preparation and staining;
- immunological and molecular applications of tissue and cell examination;
- safe and effective microtome/cryotome use with quality section preparation;
- stain and section quality assurance;
- working knowledge of tissue processing techniques.
| Prerequisites: | (AT1210 or PP1210) and PP2110 |
Availabilities | |
| , , Study Period 8 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2005 | |
| Face to face teaching 19-Sep-2005 to 14-Oct-2005 | |
| Coordinator: | jc139055 |
| Lecturers: | jc139055, Mr Laurie Reilly. |
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| Assessment: | (50%); (25%); (25%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.