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BIO2216 Histopathology and Cytology 1

Semester 2, 2022 Toowoomba On-campus
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Health and Medical Sciences
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: BIO1103

Overview

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 foundational knowledge and understanding provided in first year Pathology courses and will provide the necessary training required to process tissue samples for Histological examination

The course will prepare students for their first Clinical Pathology Placement in a histopathology department of a clinical pathology laboratory. As part of the USQ accreditation agreement with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS), students are required to attempt and submit all assessment items in this course. Students are also required to obtain at least 50% of the marks allocated to the practical/laboratory skills assessment in this course.

This course 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 for both external and on-campus.

Course learning outcomes

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

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

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 10 1
Assignments Written Essay No 20 1,4
Assignments Practical Laboratory skills No 20 2,3,4,5
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 50 1,4
Date printed 10 February 2023