Introductory Histopathology and Cytopathology
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Unit of Study: BIOL2012 - Introductory Histopathology and Cytopathology
Unit Snapshot
- Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
- Credit points: 12
- Faculty/College: Faculty of Health
- Placement: No
- Pre-requisites: BIOL1006 - Introduction to Medical Science AND HBIO2005 - Human Pathophysiology
Unit Description
This unit serves as the foundation for understanding the essential principles and practices in histopathology and cytopathology, within the context of clinical pathology.
Unit Content
- Introduction to histology and cytology and their clinical applications
- Sampling and fixation techniques | Integumentary and skeletal systems and their pathologies
- Staining principles and techniques | the digestive system and its pathologies
- Cytopathology and cytological techniques | the urogenital system and its pathologies
- Respiratory and cardiovascular systems and their pathologies
- Nervous and endocrine systems and their pathologies
Availabilities
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Summer Term Term3 | Summer Term Term3 |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- effectively communicate and apply the principles of histopathology and cytopathology in disease diagnosis
- analyse clinical specimens and contrast normal and pathological cellular structures in histopathological and cytopathological applications
- apply and interpret staining and other techniques used to enhance cell and tissue visualisation and diagnostics
- demonstrate professionalism, safety, and ethical behaviour in specimen handling and preparation
Prescribed Learning Resources
Summer Term
- Prescribed Texts: No prescribed texts.
- Prescribed Resources/Equipment: Protective clothing, including a white lab coat, fully enclosed sturdy shoes, and safety glasses.
Term 3
- Prescribed Texts: Prescribed text information is not currently available.
- Prescribed Resources/Equipment: Prescribed resources/equipment information is not currently available.
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