School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Clinical Biochemistry
  • Unit Code

    MMS2103
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Pauline ZAENKER

Description

In this unit, students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to undertake a range of clinical biochemical analyses using a variety of laboratory equipment. Emphasis is placed on aligning the detection of biochemical biomarkers with the development of human disease, and the contribution of this type of testing to the diagnostic process.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Interpret clinical data to evaluate health or disease status in humans
  2. Measure blood-based indicators and biomarkers of human disease
  3. Synthesize information to determine additional testing requirements.
  4. Explain the importance of quality control and processes required to achieve reliable medical results.

Unit Content

  1. The pathophysiology and biochemistry of renal disease, liver disease, heart disease, bone disease, thyroid disease, uric acid-associated disease, diabetes and cancer.
  2. Methodologies used in biochemical assays including the hands-on use of a variety of laboratory equipment.
  3. Evaluation of clinical biochemistry results including quality control analyses and result validation techniques.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be taught using lectures, tutorials and hands-on laboratory classes that will involve the biochemical evaluation of blood for specific biomarkers. Data analysis and interpretation of assay results in case studies will occur in class, along with discussions of biomarker assay development and the current use of clinical biomarkers in pathology laboratories. Guest lecturers will provide information on practical and research-based applications for biochemical testing.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPrimary Research Article Comparison30%
TestLaboratory Test (Theoretical) 20%
TestEnd of semester test30%
AssignmentEnd of semester assignment20%

Core Reading(s)

  • n.d. (2017). N. Ahmed (Ed.), Clinical biochemistry (Second edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/967752521

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Clinical Biochemistry
  • Unit Code

    MMS2103
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Pauline ZAENKER

Description

In this unit, students will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to undertake a range of clinical biochemical analyses using a variety of laboratory equipment. Emphasis is placed on aligning the detection of biochemical biomarkers with the development of human disease, and the contribution of this type of testing to the diagnostic process.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Interpret clinical data to evaluate health or disease status in humans
  2. Measure blood-based indicators and biomarkers of human disease
  3. Synthesize information to determine additional testing requirements.
  4. Explain the importance of quality control and processes required to achieve reliable medical results.

Unit Content

  1. The pathophysiology and biochemistry of renal disease, liver disease, heart disease, bone disease, thyroid disease, uric acid-associated diseases, diabetes and cancer.
  2. Methodologies used in biochemical assays including the hands-on use of a variety of laboratory equipment.
  3. Evaluation of clinical biochemistry results including quality control analyses and result validation techniques.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be taught using lectures, tutorials and hands-on laboratory classes that will involve the biochemical evaluation of blood for specific biomarkers. Data analysis and interpretation of assay results in case studies will occur in class, along with discussions of biomarker assay development and the current use of clinical biomarkers in pathology laboratories. Guest lecturers will provide information on practical and research-based applications for biochemical testing.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestLaboratory Test (Theoretical) 30%
AssignmentPrimary Research Article Comparison30%
ExaminationEnd of semester exam40%

Core Reading(s)

  • n.d. (2017). N. Ahmed (Ed.), Clinical biochemistry (Second edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/967752521

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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