James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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ML4308 - Haematology 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | PP2101 and PP2201 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Subject Description
- This subject covers in detail the microscopic pathology skills required for a laboratory diagnosis of both malignant and non malignant leucocyte disorders. Skills in the laboratory diagnosis of malaria are also taught. This subject with ML4307 completes the professional requirement for a graduate medical laboratory scientist in haematology.
Learning Outcomes
- create descriptive criteria for the identification immature leukocytes
- describe the blood film features for a diverse range of malignant and non-malignant leukocyte disorders
- evaluate results of haematological analysis (including morphology, cell counts, molecular and flow cytometry) and link these to the pathophysiology and diagnosis of leukocyte disorders
- perform malaria blood film diagnosis / interpretation
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (50%)
- Invigilated > Other exams - (50%)
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete both aspects of assessment
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 4, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 01 May 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 23 Mar 2020 to Friday, 17 Apr 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Jeffrey Warner |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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