LSB365 Pathology
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| Unit code: | LSB365 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | (LQB281 or LQB292) and (LSB250 or LSB258 or LSB231) and (LSB255 or LQB187) |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Anatomy, basic histology and physiology is assumed knowledge. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,968 |
| International unit fee | $7,452 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | LSB365 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (LQB281 or LQB292) and (LSB250 or LSB258) and (LSB255 or LQB187) |
| Coordinator: | Beatrix Feigl | b.feigl@qut.edu.au |
Overview
It is essential that students studying medical laboratory sciences have a substantive knowledge and skill set pertaining to pathology. Pathology is the study of disease processes from the cellular level to that of the whole organism. This unit is positioned in the developmental phase of LS47 and assumes knowledge and proficiency in the laboratory-based skills you have acquired and developed during your first-year units. Understanding general and systematic pathology is essential for the application of knowledge to clinically relevant states and major diseases that you will study in later clinical units of this course.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Explain the principles and basic concepts of general pathology and how they apply across the major organ systems of the human body using appropriate terminology and scientific writing.
- Critically evaluate the cause and structural and functional changes in major diseases affecting humans and correlate them with the clinical symptoms and diagnostic procedures used to investigate them within the laboratory.
- Identify major tissues and organs within the human body using histology and begin to identify signs of histopathology.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours, including when working in teams, appropriate for medical scientists in the workplace and your ongoing studies at QUT.
Content
In this unit, the pathologic basis of diseases is integrated with diagnostic histopathology, cytology and haematology. The content covered is:
- Cellular responses, inflammation and neoplasia
- Introduction to histology and histopathology
- Introduction to haematology
- Cardiovascular system
- Nervous and sensory system
- Respiratory system
- Alimentary System
- Renal system
- Genital tract and reproductive system
- Skeletal system
- Endocrine system
Learning Approaches
This unit has a strong emphasis on professional practice, hence you will be able to directly translate your theory knowledge into practical knowledge. This is achieved by the study of human specimens with and without diseases from macroscopic to microscopic levels.
Practical sessions will cover basic pathological processes and histopathology, involve self-assessment modules on Canvas and spot tests designed to assist you in monitoring your own academic progress and level of achievement. You will be encouraged to use the practical laboratory outside of formal practical sessions where possible for further self-directed learning activities in basic histology; both online and physical resources will be provided to help you develop your analytical and problem solving skills. Case studies are provided as laboratory exercises during tutorials to allow for the interpretation of diagnostic tests and methods, additional revision of key concepts and practical problems and to cover basic histopathology and haematology. You will be encouraged to learn both independently and with your classmates by participation.
The unit consists of weekly lectures per week in which the theoretical aspects of pathology and pathological diagnosis are presented; this is complemented by a practical session, and several face to face tutorials and self-directed online activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Throughout the semester you will be provided with feedback on your learning and academic progress via your regular quizzes, by participating and completing in class activities and discussing them with your classmates and/or teaching staff. You can also receive immediate feedback on your own progress by completing the self-directed learning activities available to you on the LSB365 Canvas site. You should use these resources to identify areas you might need to focus on or to modify your learning approach. During the semester and at the end of semester you will also be provided with opportunities to give your feedback and thoughts on the teaching and content of this unit. This is for your benefit and future students who will enrol in and complete this unit. Your feedback, comments and suggestions will be used to make improvements and modifications to the unit where possible to improve the learning outcomes for everyone.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment items in this unit will evaluate your understanding of the information presented in lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes. Lectures and online activities will be complemented by weekly assessments at the end of your laboratory classes to allow you to monitor your progress in this unit. Assessment will further take the form of a Practical exam and a Theory exam at the end of semester.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Infographic
As a future Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will be required to understand and apply disease concepts in a practical context. Using your understanding and knowledge gained in this unit, you will create an infographic representation to illustrate your understanding of key concepts leading to disease and the real-world implication of the disease.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Practical skills exam
Your professional and performance-related skills will be assessed to demonstrate your understanding of diseases. This assessment is based on your observations of human specimens and histological sections through set practical tasks and questions. You will be required to identify and record normal histological human tissues and to detect histopathological features in tissues.
Assessment: Theory exam
Clinical cases studies will test your problem-based approaches to critically evaluate diseases across the human body. Using your understanding and knowledge of pathology, you will interpret and analyse information provided in the case studies to answer a series of related clinical questions using appropriate medical terminology.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Practicals will require personal protective equipment supplied by each student:
1. Laboratory Gown - Rear fastening 100% cotton or polyester/cotton mix
2. Safety eye protection glasses - selected and used in accordance with Australian Safety Standards
3. Fully enclosed non-slip shoes
Costs
Cost of obtaining lab gown and safety glasses is the responsibility of the student.
Resources
Texts:
1. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th edition, Elsevier, Philadelphia, USA
Additional References:
1. Rozenberg G (2010) Microscopic Haematology: A Practical Guide for the Laboratory, 4th edition, Taylor & Francis, London, UK
2. Carr JH & Rodak BF (2013) Clinical Hematology Atlas, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, USA
3. Rubin E (2011) Rubin's Pathology: Clinicopathologic Foundations in Medicine, 6th edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Maryland, USA
4. Reid R (2011) Pathology Illustrated, 7th edition, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, UK
5. Underwood JCE (2009) General and Systematic Pathology, 5th edition, Churchill Livingstone, New York, USA
6. Cooke RA (2004) Colour Atlas of Anatomical Pathology, 3rd edition, Churchill Livingstone, New York, USA
7. Wheater PR et al (2009) Basic Histopathology, 5th edition, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, UK
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit includes a laboratory component. In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You are required to view a Health & Safety Induction video and complete an online health and safety quiz prior to being permitted into the laboratory, to access please follow this link Health & Safety Induction. A passing score of 10/10 is required and will be checked prior to entry to the first laboratory session. You may repeat the quiz until this score is achieved. You are also referred to the Faculty of Health's Health & Safety Web Site for further information.
This unit includes a mandatory laboratory component that involves the observation of potted human donor pathology specimens. As the viewing of human donor material is embedded in the content and assessment of this unit, if you have any personal objections or cultural sensitivities to observing human donor material, you are advised not to enrol in this unit, and choose an appropriate alternative with the advice of your course coordinator.
In order that you become proficient in the necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You will be required to review a series of online induction resources and material specific to this unit including the General Gardens Point Laboratory Practice and Cadaver Preparedness online resources, and successfully complete an online quiz associated with each of these inductions, before being allowed access to the laboratory. You are required to adhere to the safety requirements outlined in this material, and exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human donor material. Check your Canvas site for information on how to access the induction material and quizzes, and complete the student declaration of compliance.
If you have an underlying health condition or have any concerns in viewing human donor material you are encouraged to consult the unit coordinator, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions or be offered alternative learning experiences.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.LS47 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
- Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Infographic, Practical skills exam, Theory exam - Professional (including OHS and QA) Knowledge
Relates to: ULO4, Practical skills exam, Theory exam - Ethical knowledge
Relates to: ULO4 - Technical proficiency
Relates to: ULO3, Theory exam - Analysis and interpretation of data
Relates to: ULO2, Infographic, Practical skills exam, Theory exam - Synthesis, judgement, and explanation
Relates to: ULO2, Infographic, Practical skills exam, Theory exam - Professional behaviours
Relates to: ULO4