1997 QUT Handbook

■ LSN023 RESEARCH SEMINARS IN LIFE
SCIENCE 3
A 60-minute public seminar to include a presentation and
question period outlining the results of the postgraduate research
program as well as possible future research directions
in this area.
Courses: IF49, SC80 Credit Points: 12
■ LSN102 CELLULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
Cell injury and stress mechanisms. Cellular communication.
The responses of organelles, cells and tissues to injury and
stress including: immune, inflammation, thrombosis, ageing
and neoplastic responses. Transplantation and regeneration.
Courses: LS70, LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN110 MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
The aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of various diseases;
study of molecular structures, biochemical reactions, integration
and control of metabolism. Topics include: gene structure
and function, proteins; structure and molecular dysfunction,
and enzymes; properties and alterations in diseases;
metabolic integration and hormone action, hormones and organ
disease, disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
and chemotherapy.
Courses: LS70, LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN150 ETHICS & LIFE SCIENCE
A course which looks at the ethical implications of contemporary
issues including: methods of epidemiological and research
strategies, gene therapy, informed consent, abortion,
ethics committees, organ transplantation and supply including
foetal tissue.
Courses: LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN159 ADVANCED PATHOLOGY
The fundamentals of anatomy, physiology and pathology;
emphasis on applied cross-sectional anatomy and integration
of knowledge of pathological processes.
Courses: PH80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ LSN510 CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 1
The use of clinical biochemistry in the diagnosis of diseases.
Disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance systems, disorders
of the gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepa-tobiliary systems,
and disorders of the cardiovascular system and hypertension
are studied, concentrating on diagnosis and the interpretation
of biochemical results. In addition, aspects of instrumentation
and laboratory methods are reviewed.
Courses: LS80
Prerequisites: 96 credit points in LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN511 HAEMATOLOGY 1
Haematologic diseases; their aetiology, laboratory investigation,
pathogenesis, principles of treatment and laboratory
monitoring. The study program includes seminars, oral presentations
and assignments selected from: haemopoeitic kinetics,
haemolytic disease, haemostasis and the haematologic
implications of systemic disease. Assessment is by formal
examination, assignments and seminar participation.
Courses: LS80
Prerequisites: 96 credit points in LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN512 HISTOPATHOLOGY 1
Recent advances and modern methods in diagnostic histopathology.
Topics include: immunohistochemistry, enzyme histochemistry
and transmission electron microscopy methods.
Courses: LS80
Prerequisites: 96 credit points in LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN515 MICROBIOLOGY 1
Bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology. Topics are
chosen to increase the knowledge and understanding of micro-organisms
associated with human infection. Recent trends
and developments in diagnostic microbiology are studied. A
critical approach to the assessment of laboratory practices and
interpretation of data is developed.
Courses: LS80
Prerequisites: 96 credit points in LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN517 IMMUNOLOGY 1
Information retrieval systems and scientific writing. Five essay
topics are selected following discussion with students,
supervisor/employer.
Courses: LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN518 DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGY 1
Review of recent advances and modern methods in diagnostic
cytology. The major topics are in gynaecological cytology.
Courses: LS80
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN610 CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 2
Clinical biochemistry in the diagnosis of diseases.
Endocrinology, disorders of the muscular and skeletal systems,
disorders of special groups, nutrition and drugs,
neutrochemistry and neural disorders, cancer-associated biochemical
abnormalities, and seriously ill patient are studied,
concentrating on diagnosis and the interpretation of results.
Courses: LS80 Prerequisites: LSN510
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN611 HAEMATOLOGY 2
Topics include: age-related changes to the haemopoietic system,
perinatal haematology, paediatric haematology and haematology
in the elderly, nutrition anaemias, non-malignant
and malignant leucocyte disorders, transplantation, automation
and quality control. Since outside lecturers participate in
these specialist electives some interchange of topics between
this unit and LSN511 may be necessary.
Courses: LS80 Prerequisites: LSN511
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN612 HISTOPATHOLOGY 2
Methods in diagnostic histopathology. The design and assessment
of diagnostic programs to aid the identification of tumours
and diseases of selected organ systems. Specialised
techniques including aspiration cytology, scanning electron
microscopy and analytical electron microscope methods.
Courses: LS80 Prerequisites: LSN512
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN615 MICROBIOLOGY 2
Areas of bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology.
Topics are chosen to increase the knowledge and understanding
of micro-organisms associated with human infection. Recent
trends and developments in diagnostic microbiology are
studied. A critical approach to the assessment of laboratory
practices and interpretation of data is developed.
Courses: LS80 Prerequisites: LSN515
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN617 IMMUNOLOGY 2
Assist with the preparation of scientific publications and the
presentation of data orally. Students are expected to prepare a
short scientific paper based on raw data provided. They also
prepare and present a short seminar based on the scientific
paper.
Courses: LS80 Prerequisites: LSN517
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LSN618 DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGY 2
Exploration of recent advances, methods and their applications
in diagnostic cytology of body sites. Topics include: respiratory
and urinary tract, body fluids and techniques such as
fine needle aspiration.
Courses: LS80 Prerequisites: LSN518
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
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