1997 QUT Handbook

ased experimentation in life science, and provides experience
in problem assessment, definition, formulation of testable
hypotheses and experimental design.
Courses: SC30 Prerequisites: MAB237 or MAB347
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ LSB370 DISEASE PROCESSES
Principles of the study of disease and dealing with the causes
and nature of circulation disorders, degenerative processes,
metabolic and nutritional disorders, disturbances of development
and growth, inflammation, infections and infestations,
regeneration and repair, and neoplasia. Includes: the applications
of general pathology to the study of diseases of the heart
and circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system,
urogenital system, endocrine system, nervous system,
haematologic system and skin.
Courses: OP42 Prerequisites: LSB151 or LSB130
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ LSB371 BIOCHEMISTRY 4
The structures and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids
and nucleic acids, basic enzymology, mechanisms of cellular
energy production and the role of ATP; the metabolism of
carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids and the fundamentals
of protein biosynthesis and molecular biology.
Courses: OP42 Prerequisites: CHB242
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ LSB382 BIOSCIENCE 3
This unit covers the regulation and integration of the nervous
and endocrine systems, the gastrointestinal system and its
disorders and treatments, infectious diseases of the
gastrointestinal tract and their control, and treatment of renal
function diseases.
Courses: NS40, NS48 Prerequisites: LSB282
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5per week
■ LSB400 MICROBIOLOGY 2
An extension of the core unit in microbiology dealing with
further aspects of microbial diversity, ecology, classification
and taxonomy, action of and resistance to antimicrobial chemicals,
host-microbe-environment relationships, foodborne
pathogens and spoilers, practical applications of immunology,
and examples of the industrial importance of microbial biotechnology.
Courses: LS37 Prerequisites: LSB300
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ LSB401 MICROBIOLOGY
An introductory core unit of lectures and practical exercises
in microbiology dealing with cytology, nutrition, genetics,
control of microbial populations, and principles of taxonomy.
Courses: PU45
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSB405 MICROBIOLOGY
Introduction to different classes of microorganisms; basic
characteristics of bacteria and bacterial nutrition; water microbiology;
food preservation; food spoilage; foodborne disease;
food hygiene; microbial fermentation of foods.
Courses: PU49 Prerequisites: CHB001
Corequisites: CHB259
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ LSB408 BIOCHEMISTRY 2
Topics include: aspects of carbohydrate metabolism in mammals;
the chemistry and metabolism of lipids and amino acids;
the chemistry and function of porphyrins; metabolic integration.
Courses: ED30, SC30 Prerequisites: LSB308
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ LSB410 BIOCHEMISTRY 2
Topics include: aspects of carbohydrate metabolism in mammals;
the chemistry and metabolism of lipids and amino acids;
the chemistry and function of porphyrins; metabolic integration.
Courses: LS37 Prerequisites: LSB308
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 5 per week
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■ LSB421 IMAGING PATHOLOGY
The appearances of pathology on medical images with particular
emphasis on the radiographic image.
Courses: PH38, PH90 Prerequisites: LSB321
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ LSB428 MICROBIOLOGY 2
An extension of the core unit in microbiology dealing with
further aspects of microbial diversity, ecology, classification
and taxonomy, action of and resistance to antimicrobial chemicals,
host-microbe-environment relationships, foodborne
pathogens and spoilers, practical applications of immunology,
and examples of the industrial importance of microbial biotechnology.
Courses: SC30 Prerequisites: LSB328
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ LSB430 IMMUNOLOGY 1
The mechanisms of the immune process including the nature
of antigen, antibodies, antigen-antibody reactions, antibody
formation, control of the humoral and cell-mediated immune
responses, hypersensitivity and allergy, immunisation of humans
against infections
Courses: LS37 Prerequisites: LSB250, LSB300
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ LSB431 MICROBIOLOGY 2
Continuation of LSB301. Topics covered include: microbial
growth and measurement; laboratory and field analysis; microbial
control methods; food hygiene; water quality; principles
of disease and epidemiology.
Courses: PU42, PU44 Prerequisites: LSB301
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSB437 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
An introductory unit of lectures and practical/tutorial classes
introducing the structure and biochemistry of the nucleic acids
and methodologies for their analysis. Topics include: genome
organisation and replication in bacteriophages, plasmids,
bacteria and eukaryotes; the enzymes involved in replication
of DNA and RNA; nucleic acid isolation and purification; and
the mechanisms of transcription and translation of the genetic
code in vivo .
Courses: LS37 Prerequisites: LSB308
Corequisites: LSB408
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ LSB438 IMMUNOLOGY 1
The mechanisms of the immune process including the nature
of antigen, antibodies, antigen-antibody reactions, antibody
formation, control of the humoral and cell-mediated immune
responses, hypersensitivity and allergy, immunisation of humans
against infections
Courses: SC30 Prerequisites: LSB328, LSB358
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ LSB443 IMAGING ANATOMY 2
A unit dealing with the regional anatomy of the thorax and
abdomen regions and the anatomy of the structures of the above
regions which are visualised by medical imaging modalities.
Courses: PH38, PH90 Prerequisites: LSB241
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ LSB448 PLANT BIOLOGY
Plant biology: morphology, anatomy reproduction, taxonomy and
identification in the plant kingdom; includes a small practical
project; emphasis on species of economic value; a basis for further
study in plant tissue culture, physiology and ecology.
Courses: ED50, SC30
Prerequisites: LSB122 or LSB228
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ LSB450 HAEMATOLOGY 1
This is the introductory unit in haematology. Topics discussed
include: blood collection; preparation, staining and examination
of a blood film; haematology profile using manual and
automated procedures; ESR; reticulocyte count; Heinz body
detection; quality control procedures; overview of abnormal