Haematology 401

Course aim

To extend the student’s knowledge of haematological disorders and the techniques used in their evaluation. To develop problem-solving skills that will be relevant to working in a diagnostic haematology laboratory. To develop student skills in researching and presenting haematology topics.

Course content

Anaemia, thalassaemia and haemoglobinopathies,; leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes, multiple myeloma and related disorders; malaria; paediatric and obstetric haematology; blood film morphology; cytochemistry; flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular techniques.

Textbook(s)

Hoffbrand, A.V. & Moss, P.A.H. 2011, Essential Haematology, 6th , Wiley Blackwell Publishing, UK

Prerequisite(s)

All third year courses.

Corequisite(s)

All fourth year Study Period 2 courses.

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	4 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Group assignment, Practical Assessment, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.