Unit of Study BIOL2008 Haematology I (2025)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

BIOL2002 - Molecular Genetics AND HBIO2005 - Human Pathophysiology
Anti-requisites

BIOL2004 - Haematology

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has an assessment scheduled in Week 7. Details will be provided closer to the time. This unit contains laboratory activities that requires students to meet mandatory compliance requirements prior to attending. Failure to comply by the compliance deadline may result in failure of the unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements.

Unit description

Examines the foundations of haematology, and their relation to health and disease. Students will develop investigative and analytical skills and be able to evaluate test results for the diagnosis of haematological and haemostatic disorders.

Unit content

1. Haematology in healthcare | Erythrocyte regulation and metabolism

2. Haemoglobin structure and function | Haemoglobin and iron metabolism

3. Haematopoiesis | Erythropoiesis | Leukopoiesis | Megakaryopoiesis

4. Erythrocyte destruction disorders | Normal and abnormal leukocyte morphology

5. Malignant leukocyte disorders; acute and chronic leukaemia.

6. Normal haemostasis and coagulation | Haemorrhagic coagulation and platelet disorders.

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term3	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

effectively communicate the processes involved in the development, regulation and metabolism of blood cells

evaluate normal and abnormal cell morphologies of erythrocytes, leukocytes, reticulocytes and platelets in various haematological states and the impact on their function

investigate a range of blood cell disorders, their causes and clinical diagnoses

select and employ relevant laboratory methods and safe practice in the haematology laboratory

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1.5 hours (Weekly)

Laboratory 3 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Practical	30%
Viva voce	40%

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Fee information

Domestic

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