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BIO2216 Histopathology and Cytology 1

Semester 1, 2020 External
Short Description: Histopathology and Cytology 1
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Health and Wellbeing
Student contribution band : Band 2
ASCED code : 060113 - Pathology
Grading basis : Graded

Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: BIO1103

Rationale

Medical laboratory scientists trained in histology and cytology generate and interpret clinical data by examining human tissues and cells for evidence of disease. The process of preparing specimens such as tissue sections or films of cells exposes students to a range of routine and specialised laboratory tests that enable microscopic differentiation between normal and abnormal conditions. This course builds on the foundation knowledge and understanding provided in the histology module of BIO1103 and will provide the necessary training to enable students to interpret the results of histological tests.

The course will prepare students for their first Clinical Pathology Placement in a histopathology department of a clinical pathology laboratory.

Synopsis

This course builds on the theoretical knowledge presented in the histology module of BIO1103 Pathology Studies and provides students with an opportunity to further their theoretical knowledge and practical skills with a focus on laboratory assessment and interpretation of pathological changes detected in specimens of human tissues and cells. Students will augment their theoretical knowledge with practical training in the use of manual and automated systems such as preparation of tissue sections, slide films, routine and specialised staining methods, as well the application of advancing immunohistochemical procedures.

The course contains a mandatory residential school.

Objectives

On completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Describe normal and abnormal human cell, tissue and organ structure;
  2. Perform the basic protocols for fixing and staining tissues for histological and cytological examination using light and electron microscopy;
  3. Perform basic protocols for collecting, fixing and preparing cells for microscopic examination;
  4. Examine how certain diseases can be diagnosed using histological and cytological methods;
  5. Outline safe laboratory practices as well as the professional and ethical responsibilities associated with working in a clinical histology or cytology laboratory.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. The essentials of the pathological process in human disease. 10.00
2. Principles and practice of histological methods in diagnosis of disease. 40.00
3. Principles and practice of cytological methods in diagnosis of disease 30.00
4. Histopathology and cytology case study analysis and presentation 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=BIO2216)

Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)

Mescher, A 2018, Junqueira's Basic Histology Text & Atlas, 15th edn, McGraw-Hill Medical, NY.

Reference materials

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Gartner, LP & Hiatt JL 2018, Color Textbook of Histology, 4th edn, Elsevier.
Kerr, JB 2010, Functional Histology, 2nd edn, Mosby Elsevier, Chatswood, NSW.
Kumar, V, Abbas, A K, Aster, J C, Cotran, R & Robbins, S 2018, Basic Pathology, 10th edn, Philadelphia, Elsevier/Saunders available online (ebrary), PA.
Kumar, V, Abbas, AK & Fausto, N 2015, Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th edn, Elsevier Saunders, PA.
Mandell, GL et al 2015, mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases, 8th edn, Churchill Livingstone, New York.
Young, B, Lowe, J, Stevens, A & Heath, J 2014, Wheater鈥檚 Functional Histology. A Text and Colour Atlas, 6th edn, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.
Available electronically through USQ library resource: ClinicalKey.

Student workload expectations

Activity Hours
Assessments 40.00
Online Lectures 26.00
Online Tutorials 13.00
Private 精东传媒app 62.00
Residential Schools 24.00

Assessment details

Description Marks out of Wtg (%) Due Date Notes
Assignment 1 20 20 25 Feb 2020 (see note 1)
Laboratory Report 20 20 25 Feb 2020 (see note 2)
Online Exam 60 60 End S1 (see note 3)

Notes
  1. Examiner will advise due dates for assignments.
  2. Examiner will advise due dates for assignments.
  3. This will be an open examination. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via Uconnect when the official examination timetable has been released.

Important assessment information

  1. Attendance requirements:
    It is the students' responsibility to attend the mandatory residential school and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.

    A mandatory residential school signifies that attendance is compulsory, in order to pass the Course. Students who miss the residential school due to Compassionate and Compelling Circumstances will be considered in accordance with the Compassionate and Compelling Circumstances Procedure (131150PL). If the request for consideration is approved the Student must attend the next offering of the residential school.

  2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
    Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.

    Requirements after S1 2020:
    To complete the assignment satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the assignment. To complete the examination and test satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the examination and test. To complete the practical component satisfactorily, students must submit all the nominated practical reports and obtain at least 50% of the marks available.

  3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
    Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4)

  4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
    Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.

    Requirements after S1 2020:
    To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the Primary Hurdle), and have satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Proficiency), i.e. the Laboratory Report by achieving at least 50% of the weighted marks available for that assessment item and have satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), i.e. the end of semester examination by achieving at least 40% of the weighted marks available for that assessment item.

    Supplementary assessment may be offered where a student has undertaken all of the required summative assessment items and has passed the Primary Hurdle but failed to satisfy the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), or has satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised) but failed to achieve a passing Final Grade by 5% or less of the total weighted Marks.

    To be awarded a passing grade for a supplementary assessment item (if applicable), a student must achieve at least 50% of the available marks for the supplementary assessment item as per the Assessment Procedure (point 4.4.2).

  5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
    The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.

  6. Examination information:
    Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination.

    Requirements after S1 2020:
    In a Closed Examination, candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.

  7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
    Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date

    Requirements after S1 2020:
    Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.

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Assessment notes

  1. Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.

Date printed 19 June 2020