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Details
Unit Code:
CXA652
Title:
Clinical Chemistry 2
 
Akari version number:
11.0
 
Course and Unit Builder:
N
 
Effective date:
January 2024
 
Rationale:
 
Unit Outline Sem 1 2024
 
If this unit will replace any other units, provide unit code(s) being replaced.
 
 
Interdependent or linked units:
CXA352 Clinical Chemistry 2
Description:
This unit continues from CXA651 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. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree.”
 
Unit Coordinator:
Nicole Ranson
 
Available as elective?
N
Remove From Elective List:
Y
 
Category Type:
Postgraduate Unit
Credit Points:
12.50
Field of Education (FOE):
060199 - Medical Studies not elsewhere classified
Owning School/Institute/Section:
School of Health Sciences (School)
 
Grading Scheme:
Standard
 
If the Grading Scheme ‘Interim Completion’ is selected, which unit should contain the final grade?  
 
Teaching Responsibility 1
School of Health Sciences (Discipline)
100%
 
Is this unit required in the University Placement Management System? N
 
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) delivery methods:
 
 
Third Party Providers:
 
 
Requisite Details
 
Please note that Co-requisites can only occur when units are offered in the same availabilities.
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Concurrent
Pre-requisites
Anti-requisites
(i.e. Mutual Exclusions)
 
CXA651
   
 
Unit Learning Outcomes
1
Communicate advanced 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 advanced technical laboratory skills to obtain reliable results in the medical laboratory.

4
Research, collate and contextualise current research literature in the field of Clinical Chemistry.
 
Assessments
Assessment Task 1 Title: Quiz
 
Task Description
Online quiz comprising any or all of calculations, short answers and case studies
 
Criterion Number
Criterion Description
Measures ILO:
 
1
Explain advanced 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
 
Task Length
60 minutes
 
Due by Date
Week 6
 
Weight
15%
 
Pass/Fail
N
Assessment Task 2 Title: 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.
 
Criterion Number
Criterion Description
Measures ILO:
 
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, LO4
 
Task Length
2000 words
 
Due by Date
Week 8
 
Weight
15%
 
Pass/Fail
N
Assessment Task 3 Title: Critique
 
Task Description
A high level review of the literature investigating a current concept in Clinical Chemistry. The review will cover the current best practice in analytical strategies along with a summary of research in the area and emerging possibilities to enhance the service to and welfare of patients. Individual topics will be discussed with students.
 
Criterion Number
Criterion Description
Measures ILO:
 
1
Review article articulates current practice and principles in Clinical Biochemistry.
LO1
 
2
Literature search covers up-to-date and relevant information on the topic.
LO4
 
3
Literature review conforms to the publication requirements of the Clinical Biochemist Reviews.
LO1
 
4
Critical analysis of the current practice described in a review article
LO1, LO4
 
Task Length
2500 words
 
Due by Date
Week 10
 
Weight
15%
 
Pass/Fail
N
Assessment Task 4 Title: Practical Test
 
Task Description
In class test comprising of laboratory activities, practical based calculation, and questions.
 
Criterion Number
Criterion Description
Measures ILO:
 
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
 
Task Length
120 minutes
 
Due by Date
Week 13
 
Weight
15%
 
Pass/Fail
N
Assessment Task 5 Title: 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.
 
Criterion Number
Criterion Description
Measures ILO:
 
1
Explain advanced 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
 
Task Length
3 hours
 
Due by Date
Exam Period
 
Weight
40%
 
Pass/Fail
N

 
Teaching Arrangement Details
Delivery Mode
Attendance Mode
Teaching Type
Learning Activity
Contact Hours
Frequency
 
Semester
On Campus
Independent Learning
No Description
2
12 times per week
 
Semester
On Campus
Tutorial
No Description
2
StudyPeriod 12 times
 
Semester
On Campus
Practical
No Description
3
Study Period 6 times
 
Availabilities
Location
Study Period
Year
Enrol
W'draw
Active
Max. enrol quota
Study Mode
Liability Category
Attend Mode
 
Launceston
Semester 1
2024
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
All
ALL
On Campus
 
Submission
 
Consultation Notes:
 
Details have been added to the Unit Outline for Sem 1 2024 in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.
 
Status log
 
Initial Status
End Status
User
Date
Comment
 
pending School approval
Approved
Kailee Williams
(Kailee.Williams@utas)
07/02/2024 15:23
Unit Outline Sem 1 2024 approved by SLTC 30.01.2024
 
Draft
pending School approval
Kailee Williams
(Kailee.Williams@utas)
19/01/2024 14:36
Sem 1 2024 Outline Pending SLTC approval 19.01.2024
  
Draft
Kailee Williams
(Kailee.Williams@utas)
16/01/2024 11:15
Unit Outline Sem 1 2024