Abstract
This subject will introduce foundational laboratory skills necessary for a career in medical science or research. Students will draw on foundation knowledge and skills from, amongst others, chemistry and anatomy/physiology to create links to future medical science clinical subjects and practicals. Students will learn the principles of, and use, standard … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Introduction to the laboratory and safety;The microscope;Foundational chemistry;Foundational anatomy/physiology;The importance of chemistry and anatomy for the medical science laboratory; andInterpretation of experimental results.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
identify laboratory equipment and glassware and demonstrate knowledge of laboratory workplace health and safety procedures;
2.
demonstrate general laboratory skills important in medical science and research;
3.
demonstrate proficiency in making dilutions and calculating the correct dilution factors of general laboratory solutions;
4.
demonstrate proficiency in the use of a microscope and Kohler illumination;
5.
use general laboratory equipment for chemistry experiments like volumetric analysis, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria and others;
6.
use general laboratory equipment for experiments relevant to medical science; and
7.
interpret and calculate experimental results.
Assumed knowledge
BMS132
Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)
Incompatible
Learning activities
Intensive School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.