ML4309 - Histology and Cytology Techniques
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences |
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.
Graduate Qualities
- The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area.
| Prerequisites: | (AT1210 or PP1210) and AT2110 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Block, Study Period 9 | |
| Census Date 06-Oct-2011 | |
| Non-standard start/end 12-Sep-2011 to 18-Nov-2011 | |
| Face to face teaching 12-Sep-2011 to 07-Oct-2011 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Pam Megaw |
| Lecturer: | Mr Laurie Reilly. |
| Contact hours: |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); other exams (25%); presentations (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.