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

    Introduction to Histology and Histotechniques
  • Unit Code

    MMS2200
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Ruben PHILLIPS

Description

This unit provides an introduction to histopathology through examination of the histologic changes associated with human disease. There will be a particular focus on the illustration of a range of morphologic changes associated with damaged or diseased tissue. Additionally the theory and practice of a range of histotechniques will be addressed to facilitate the students work place skill development.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MMS2100

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Determine features of healthy human cell structures and cell types.
  2. Perform a range of histological techniques.
  3. Investigate the causes of injury to cells and tissues.
  4. Predict changes in cell morphology caused through disease.

Unit Content

  1. Enzyme and immuno-histochemistry.
  2. Bone decalcification.
  3. Fixation and staining theory.
  4. Special methods such as resin and frozen sections.
  5. Cell chemistry.
  6. Morphological changes in disease states.
  7. Microscope optics.
  8. Paraffin-wax section processing and staining.
  9. Diagnostic cytology.

Learning Experience

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

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PerformancePractical assessment30%
TestMid-semester examination30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

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

    Introduction to Histology and Histotechniques
  • Unit Code

    MMS2200
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mr Ruben PHILLIPS

Description

This unit provides an introduction to histopathology through examination of the histologic changes associated with human disease. There will be a particular focus on the illustration of a range of morphologic changes associated with damaged or diseased tissue. Additionally the theory and practice of a range of histotechniques will be addressed to facilitate the students work place skill development.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MMS2100

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Determine features of healthy human cell structures and cell types.
  2. Perform a range of histological techniques.
  3. Investigate the causes of injury to cells and tissues.
  4. Predict changes in cell morphology caused through disease.

Unit Content

  1. Enzyme and immuno-histochemistry.
  2. Bone decalcification.
  3. Fixation and staining theory.
  4. Special methods such as resin and frozen sections.
  5. Cell chemistry.
  6. Morphological changes in disease states.
  7. Microscope optics.
  8. Paraffin-wax section processing and staining.
  9. Diagnostic cytology.

Learning Experience

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

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PerformancePractical assessment30%
TestMid-semester examination30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

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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