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CP2042Basic ImmunologyProvides students with an overview of thefundamental concepts of immunology. Topicsinclude an overview of the immune systemand its importance in clinical medicine, thecells and tissues of the immune systemand their interactions, the structure andfunctions of immunoglobulins, complementbiology, the major histocompatibility complex,antigenantibody reactions and methods fortheir detection.CP2043Haematology 1Aims to provide students with an overviewof the work involved in clinical haematologylaboratories. Fundamentals of routineprocedures will be given together with relevantclinical information.CP2045Haematology 2Builds on knowledge from CP2043(Haematology 1) module, with application ofhaematology in the investigation and diagnosisof various diseases.CP2046Medical Microbiology AProvides students with the theoreticalfoundation and practical skills in medicalmicrobiology. The role of microbiology in thediagnosis, management and prevention ofinfections in patients will be emphasised.CP2047Clinical Chemistry 2Provides theoretical foundation and practicalskills in clinical chemistry. Students will learnthe background pathophysiology of testsperformed in a clinical chemistry laboratoryand details of analytical methods involved.CP2048Medical Microbiology BProvides students with a broad understandingof the principles involved in diagnosticmicrobiology and urinalysis. Identificationof etiological agents of virological andparasitological diseases and theircharacteristics will be covered. The diagnosis,management and prevention of these diseaseswill also be covered.CP2049BiophysicsProvides an introduction to basic Physicsprinciples and concepts underlying theprocesses in plant and animal physiology.Students will have a better understandingof the importance of physical concepts andprinciples in life science studies.CP2052Introductory PharmacologyProvides students with the basic concepts ofthe physiological, biochemical and anatomicalinteractions of chemical agents with livingtissues. Pharmacological principles andmechanisms will be taught. The therapeuticand toxic actions of important drugs andpoisons will also be covered.CP2053Techniques in Clinical MolecularDiagnosticsAims to provide the practical basis of clinicallaboratory molecular diagnostics. Emphasiswill be on skills development and hands-onexperience on the use of molecular techniquesto diagnose or monitor cancer, infectiousdiseases, and selected genetic disorders. Itbuilds on Years 1 and 2 foundation in cellbiology, molecular biology, molecular geneticsand the Years 2 and 3 medical technologydisciplines (clinical chemistry, haematology,medical microbiology, basic pathology).CP2058ImmunohaematologyProvides students with an overview ofthe work involved in clinical serology andhaematology laboratories. Fundamentals ofroutine procedures will be given together withrelevant clinical information.CP2063Genetics and Molecular BiologyProvides students with theoretical knowledgeand practical skills in molecular biology andgenetic analysis. Students will learn thefundamentals of genetics, the structure andfunction of genes and the applications ofrecombinant DNA technology.CP2064General BiochemistryProvides students with basic understandingof human biochemistry. The topics includesintroduction to biochemistry, nucleic acids,proteins, enzymes, vitamins and trace elements,carbohydrates, lipids and energy production.CP2065Introductory Anatomy & PhysiologyIntroduces students to basic organisation ofhuman anatomy and physiology. It covers theanatomical features of various systems andhow it relates to physiological mechanismsand associated dysfunctions. Applicationsof physiology as it pertains to bioengineeringprinciples will be covered.CP2066Introductory Microbiology andImmunologyProvides students with basic understandingof microbiology and immunology. Includesan overview of the importance of microbesin daily life, both beneficial as well asdetrimental effects; and an overview of theimmune system, the cells and tissues ofthe immune system and their interactionsand the importance of inflammation andcomplement biology.CP2067Pathobiology of Human DiseasesExpands concepts taught in the BasicPathology module, with emphasis onthe pathophysiological and pathogeneticmechanisms underlying human diseases.Students will have an overall picture of howconcepts learnt in the course can be interrelatedin the context of human disease.CP2070Clinical Instrumentation &AutomationProvides students with technical skillsand principles of analytical techniquesand instrumentation used in clinical(medical) laboratories. Emphasis will beon skills development, critical analysis andapplication of such practical techniquesto the investigation and understanding ofhuman diseases.CP2071Anatomy and PhysiologyIntroduces students to the structureand function of human organs andphysiological systems.CP2072Physics for Biomedical ScienceIntroduces Physics principles and conceptsas applied in the field of biomedical science,the understanding of physics behind humanphysiology and its application in measuringhuman physiological parameters.CP2073Anatomy & Physiology forPhlebotomistsProvides students with knowledge of thephysiological processes in the human bodyas pertaining to the practice of phlebotomy.Students will better appreciate the clinicaland histopathological conditions in theclinical settings and be able to understandmedical terminology.Synopses 267