Unit Outline

This unit continues from CXA251 and is designed to extend student theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical biochemistry. The unit covers the pathological changes that occur in tissues and cells and how these changes can be detected through biochemical analyses. Topics include clinical enzymology, liver and cardiac function, iron metabolism, diabetes, lipid metabolism and other specialised clinical biochemistry tests. Case studies are used throughout the unit to enhance understanding of key subject areas and to develop the skills necessary for data and clinical interpretation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Communicate theoretical and practical principles of Clinical Chemistry using discipline specific terminology related to clinical chemistry.
2.	Analyse and interpret laboratory data and clinical information to investigate metabolic and physiological disorders.
3.	Apply technical laboratory skills to obtain reliable results in the medical laboratory.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CXA251

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alteration as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Quiz	Week 6	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Case Based Laboratory Investigation	Week 8	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Practical Test	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quiz

Task Description:

Online quiz comprising any or all of calculations, short answers and case studies

Task Length:

60 minutes

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain theoretical principles of Clinical Chemistry.	LO1
2	Interpret clinical information and laboratory results in the investigation of case studies.	LO2
3	Apply Clinical Chemistry principles to calculate and interpret laboratory data	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Case Based Laboratory Investigation

Task Description:

Case Based Laboratory Investigation. Students will generate biochemical data for several patient case studies using an automated biochemistry analyser and then write a report. The report will include interpretation of quality control data, correlation of clinical data to pathological disorders, and discussion of preanalytical and analytical factors which may affect results.
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Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret laboratory data using clinical chemistry principles and terminology.	LO1
2	Correlate clinical presentation and laboratory data to diagnose biochemical disorders and recommend further testing.	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Practical Test

Task Description:

In class test comprising of laboratory activities, practical based calculation, and questions.

Task Length:

120 minutes

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Generate and use laboratory data to diagnose metabolic and physiological disorders of biochemistry.	LO2, LO3
2	Relate clinical chemistry principles to laboratory methods and data.	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 4: Examination

Task Description:

This is a closed book paper-based exam, where you will be required to demonstrate your individual ability to communicate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge. You may take one A4 double sided or two A4 single sided handwritten or typed notes into the exam.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain theoretical principles of Clinical Chemistry	LO1
2	Interprets clinical information and laboratory results in the investigation of case studies.	LO2
3	Apply Clinical Chemistry principles to calculate and interpret laboratory data	LO1, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.