Unit Profile Correction added on 01-06-20
The end of term examination has now been changed to an alternative form of assessment. Please see your Moodle site for details of the assessment.
Overview
This unit provides students with an understanding of the role of the clinical biochemistry laboratory in the diagnosis and management of human diseases and disorders. The unit focuses on quality control in the pathology laboratory setting, the biochemical rationale for the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of blood electrolyte balance, blood gases, blood acid-base balance, hormones, diabetes mellitus, jaundice, cardiac and liver disease, gout, inherited metabolic disorders, renal dysfunction and malignant diseases. Students will be instructed on correct procedures for preparing blood and urine samples for analysis, and for interpreting results in a clinical biochemistry laboratory.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites BMSC11004 Introductory Biochemistry OR BMSC11005 Foundations of Biochemistry OR BMED19010 Macromolecules
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Assessment feedback return
This item is particularly focussed on the second assessment item which is directly linked to the residential school - with the residential school scheduled late in the term it puts students under pressure to complete the linked assessment item and it is difficult to mark all of these items and then the final end of term examination/online tests. Earlier scheduling of the residential school would assist in the sequencing of the student experience and assist in marking return.
Feedback from Self-reflection and Unit evaluations
Student engagement
An increased Moodle Engagement strategy was enacted together with a series of weekly tutorials - these improved student satisfaction but not overall performance.
- Describe basic cell signalling, communication and metabolism (breakdown of proteins, fats and carbohydrates under aerobic conditions)
- Recall, classify and evaluate significant pathological conditions which occur in the human body and their respective biochemical tests and assays
- Recall and describe the major functions of a clinical pathology laboratory
- Demonstrate competency in biochemical laboratory methods, test and techniques
- Appraise the scientific literature and communicate this knowledge and understanding via scientific writing tasks such as practical reports and case study PBL assessment items.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 15% | |||||
2 - Practical and Written Assessment - 25% | |||||
3 - Examination - 60% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Communication | |||||
2 - Problem Solving | |||||
3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
4 - Information Literacy | |||||
5 - Team Work | |||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
8 - Ethical practice | |||||
9 - Social Innovation | |||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 15% | ||||||||||
2 - Practical and Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
3 - Examination - 60% |
Textbooks
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
8th edition (2017)
Authors: Bishop, Fody and Schoeff
Jones & Bartlett Learning (now Cengage Learning)
Philadelphia Philadelphia , PA , USA
ISBN: 9781496335586
Binding: Hardcover
MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
5th edition (2018)
Authors: Baynes and Dominiczak
Saunders Elsevier
Philadelphia Philadelphia , PA , USA
ISBN: 978-0-7020-7299-4
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
CL10 and CG93 Medical Science Pathology students should access the Bishop textbook due to related later courses/units which have some overlap; CG93 Medical Science (all others) and CG95 Paramedic Science should access the Baynes textbook which will have more relevance for your later courses/units. Copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.fenning@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Cell Biochemistry - signalling (receptor and cell-cell communication)
Chapter
PowerPoint lecture notes with references (provided in the unit Moodle site)
Baynes 4th Ed Ch 40-41; 5th Ed Ch 25-26
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture content pre-recorded. Timetabled tutorial (ISL/ECHO360/live audience)
Module/Topic
Haemostasis and protein metabolism/disorders
Chapter
PowerPoint lecture notes with references (provided in the unit Moodle site)
Baynes 4th Ed Ch 7 & 19; 5th Ed Ch 15 & 40-41
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture content pre-recorded. Timetabled tutorial (ISL/ECHO360/live audience)
Module/Topic
Protein metabolism, disorders and purine metabolism
Chapter
PowerPoint lecture notes with references (provided in the unit Moodle site)
Baynes 4th Ed Ch 19 & 31; 5th Ed Ch 15 & 16
Bishop 7th Ed Ch 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture content pre-recorded. Timetabled tutorial (ISL/ECHO360/live audience)
Module/Topic
Carbohydrates during health and disease, diabetes and Lipids 1
Chapter
PowerPoint lecture notes with references (provided in the unit Moodle site)
Baynes 4th Ed Ch 17, 18 & 21; 5th Ed Ch 31, 32 & 33
Bishop 7th Ed Ch 14 & 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture content pre-recorded. Timetabled tutorial (ISL/ECHO360/live audience)
Module/Topic
Lipids 2 and diagnostic enzymology
Chapter
Powerpoint lecture notes with references (provided in the unit Moodle site)
Baynes 4th Ed Ch 10 & 20; 5th Ed Ch 30 & 37
Bishop 7th Ed Ch 26 & 28
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture content pre-recorded. Timetabled tutorial (ISL/ECHO360/live audience)
Written Assessment - Clinical Case Study Due: Week 5 Thursday (9 Apr 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Mid-term vacation (Term 1 2019 deferred and supplementary examinations scheduled during this week)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Liver function, blood gas and pH
Chapter
PowerPoint lecture notes with references
Baynes 4th Ed Ch 25 & 30; 5th Ed Ch 34 & 36
Bishop 7th Ed Ch 17 & 25
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture content pre-recorded. Timetabled tutorial (ISL/ECHO360/live audience)
Module/Topic
Renal function and failure, electrolytes
Chapter
PowerPoint lecture notes with references (provided in the unit Moodle site)
Baynes 4th Ed Ch 23-24; 5th Ed Ch 35
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture content pre-recorded. Timetabled tutorial (ISL/ECHO360/live audience)
Module/Topic
Hormones and tumour markers
Chapter
Powerpoint lecture notes with references (provided in the unit Moodle site)
Baynes 4th Ed Ch 39; 5th Ed Ch 27-28
Bishop 7th Ed Ch 20-24
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture content pre-recorded. Timetabled tutorial (ISL/ECHO360/live audience)
Module/Topic
No lectures - revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No lectures - revision/residential school
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential school - 30-31st January
Module/Topic
No lectures - revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No lectures - revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No lecture - revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Your teaching team for T1 2020
Your unit coordinators are Dr Andrew Fenning and Wayne Pederick who, together with a team of laboratory and postgraduate support staff will manage the different components of the unit. You can contact the teaching team using the forum on the unit's Moodle site, via phone (07 4923 2568 for Andrew or 07 4930 9305 for Wayne) or email by (a.fenning@cqu.edu.au or w.pederick@cqu.edu.au).
The unit
BMSC12010 Clinical Biochemistry fits into your course as a direct follow-on to BMSC11005 (Foundations of Biochemistry) and provides important scaffolding to third level (advanced) units such as BMSC13002 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry, BMSC13009 Immunology and BMSC13010 Pharmacology. The unit also synthesises important elements covered in your other 1st and 2nd level units such as Measurement and Evaluation, Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology and Cardiorespiratory - so don't forget what you have already studied! BMSC12010 is a core unit in several courses, including:
Bachelor of Medical Science (CG93)
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (CL10)
Bachelor of Paramedic Sciences (CG95)
Bachelor of Science (CU18)
Expectations - boldly go......(where others have gone before!)
Despite the rumoured tough nature of this unit that does the rounds (yes - the unit contains new content and the expectation of integrating elements and it has the eye rolling "biochemistry" in the title) the class always raises the bar! This is illustrated by the excellent success rates (89% of students passed) and the percentage of students who achieved a HD (21%), D (24%) or C (27%) grades during Term 2 2018 and similarly during Term 2 2019 (91% of students passed (HD = 20%; D = 23%; C = 32.%; P= 14%)). In an analysis (tracking your interaction with Moodle) of why a student achieved a HD, D or C grade compared to a P or F grade the answer appears to be linked to your meaningful engagement. HD students interact with the material almost twice as much as a P student. That is a significant difference in the level of engagement and potential for learning!
Delivery and study commitment
This unit has all of the lecture content presented over the first 8 weeks of the unit schedule/unit Moodle site. These 8 weeks of content delivery will have an associated recorded ECHO360 lecture (and PowerPoint file) and be available from week 1 of term delivered in a weekly fashion typically of 2.5-3 hours in length. The PowerPoint file and lecture content are the primary delivery medium for this unit and will be where the examination questions are drawn from. There will be a live weekly tutorial (ECHO360/Zoom/in class) to supported the pre-recorded lecture content. The final 4 weeks of the unit schedule have no content delivery - this has been intentionally left free to allow for consolidation and self managed/directed study and completion of any remaining assessment items. As the examination forms an integral component of your tasks during the term, you should use this time to prepare for this item. You still have the same amount of content/contact time as other units - it has just been designed and delivered in a topic format of 8 weeks x 3 hours rather than 12 weeks x 2 hours.
As with other Units - the design is such that students are expected to spend on average 10-12.5 hours per week (150 hours total) on associated study activities for this Unit. As a rough "time budget estimate" the approximate guide for your study per assessment is as follows:
Assessment item 1 Case study - 20 hours
Assessment item 2 Practical report - 30 hours
Assessment item 3 Examination - 100 hours
150 hours total
If you consider the lecture content and other activities will total approximately 40 hours, your own study needs to account for the rest (110 hours). Assessment items 1 and 2 have elements which are "time on task" activities to also contribute to the weekly content and hence the generic exam study for this Unit. Use these details as a guide because your study journey and requirements are unique (some students may require less or more hours than suggested to pass).
Practical/Residential School information - important information
If you are enrolled in the Medical Science (CG93), Medical Laboratory Science (CL10) or Science (CU18) courses it is a course level learning and skill requirement for compulsory attendance of the laboratory residential school. If you are enrolled in the Paramedic Science (CG95) course, it is not compulsory for your course learning outcomes to attend the residential school (you can still attend if you wish however consider your study load). Regardless of the course you are enrolled in you will still need to complete the assessment item. We will use actual collected data from the residential school classes to complete the practical written assessment item. However, for Term 1 2020 there is no residential school scheduled due to the fact that this offering is for the Paramedic Science (CG95) cohort of students working through their new program structure. For the other students it is recommended you enrol in this Unit during the main (Term 2 2020) or alternative (Term 3 2020) offerings of this Unit. If you decide to complete the Unit during Term 1 2020 you will still need to attend the residential school in Term 2 2020.
Brief assessment overview and tips
Assessment item 1 Case study - Dr House styled case study diagnosis covering directed study on important clinical biochemical markers, communication and written expression, synthesis and problem solving and scientific writing/literature appraisal
Assessment item 2 Practical report - a mini journal article based on the laboratory data collected during the residential schools covering scientific writing and communication, problem solving, data analysis, basic statistical analysis and critical appraisal of the results and literature
Assessment item 3 Examination - content knowledge and problem solving
Make sure you cite correctly and gather sufficient reference materials for the written assessment items and proof your documents well - these were common features which translated to a less than optimal grade.
1 Written Assessment
In your future profession, you will likely be working in an environment that focuses on the testing, diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The clinical biochemistry laboratory ensures an accurate diagnosis is developed to help inform the appropriate clinical management of the patient. This task is a little bit of basic clinical biochemistry and a pinch of clinical diagnosis/medical detective work in a case study format. For those of you familiar with the TV series “House M.D.” this is your opportunity to be a “Dr House”. The task will hopefully provide some “time on task” focussed learning on several important sections of clinical biochemistry. This assessment task covers elements of unit learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Our Patient
Roger Notsowell presented to Dr Magoo feeling generally unwell. Roger indicated he has been experiencing several curious but strange chronic health issues and together with an initial examination Dr Magoo noted the following:
- infrequent but significant sensations of burning pain in the limbs and extremities
- decreased perspiration
- poorer vision - corneal opacities were noted
- abdominal pain and nausea
- suspected recent mild myocardial infarction
- a significant cardiac arrhythmia
- altered urination
Dr Magoo clearly needs your help with this patient. He started by using Google and Wikipedia (not good) and progressed to ordering some tests and clinical measurements (better). In the initial round of testing he has missed some important clinically relevant indicators! You should explore several possibilities.
Roger may have more than one cause for his symptoms with several possibilities. Your task has two parts:
- Discuss each biometric/biochemical marker provided under the “clinical measurements” heading below and indicate if a value is outside the typical reference range and what an elevated or decreased reading for each of these markers could indicate (2000 words)
- Diagnose Roger's symptoms (combining the “clinical measurements” and patient description) and provide a recommendation on what further tests you would require to confirm your diagnosis if any. You will need to explain your reasoning and your answer will require at least five primary references (original journal articles) (1500 words)
Total 3500 words
Clinical measurements
- blood pressure - 145/88 mmHg
- troponin T - 16 ng/L
- LDL-C - 5.9 mmol/L
- HDL-C - 0.7 mmol/L
- alpha-Gal A leukocyte activity - less than 3% of normal activity levels
- eGFR - 59 ml/min
- spot urine albumin/creatinine ratio - 55 ug/mg
Where to start/structure?
A suggested layout is as follows -
Part 1 (2000 words)
- brief introduction paragraph to the assignment and scenario
- dedicate a paragraph to each of the “clinical measurements” and use textbook referenced content to examine the diagnostic importance of the measurements and what an elevated or decreased reading for each of these markers could indicate
Part 2 (1500 words)
- written assignment/review format in paragraphs
- combine the “clinical measurements” and patient symptoms/description to form a rational and supported diagnosis using primary reference material (5 journal articles)
- clearly state and articulate your diagnosis
- conclude this section and the assignment with suggestions for Dr Magoo on further testing to correctly confirm Roger’s diagnosis and typical treatments for this condition
Week 5 Thursday (9 Apr 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Week 7 Friday (1 May 2020)
The case study questions will be out of a total of 50 marks (3500 word limit). You should consider the following points when developing your assessment task:
- clarity of expression (spelling and grammar)
- the inclusion of key facts, accurate up-to-date research (i.e. in the last ten years)
- correct referencing
- use of clear and appropriate diagrams
The use of information contained solely within the study or lecture notes will result in the awarding of a passing grade at best. In order to obtain higher marks, information from other sources will be required. Students who use relevant information from other sources in their assignments will be looked upon favourably. The failure to cite references in your assignment will result in your not achieving full value for your efforts. Those students, who plagiarise material from textbooks, internet sites or other student's work will be subject to the standard plagiarism procedures in operation at CQUniversity (remember that such plagiarism will easily be detected using Turnitin). Please refer to the CQUniversity Library website for correct referencing information. Further details will be available in the Assessment block for this item in the unit Moodle site. Total = 50 marks (3500 words) (to achieve full marks, aim for the following) -
Part 1 (25 marks) (2000 words)
- correct clinical description of the "Clinical measurements" provided, indicating what a decreased or increased level of each would indicate (one paragraph for each); correctly referenced from either textbook or primary reference material (journal articles); correctly written paragraphs. (20 marks)
- correctly written and proofed. (5 marks)
Part 2 (25 marks) (1500 words)
- demonstrated scientific review format with a supported clinical diagnosis (primary reference articles). (15 marks)
- referencing (contextual use of 5 primary journal articles). (5 marks)
- written expression and proofing. (5 marks)
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Ethical practice
- Describe basic cell signalling, communication and metabolism (breakdown of proteins, fats and carbohydrates under aerobic conditions)
- Recall, classify and evaluate significant pathological conditions which occur in the human body and their respective biochemical tests and assays
- Recall and describe the major functions of a clinical pathology laboratory
- Appraise the scientific literature and communicate this knowledge and understanding via scientific writing tasks such as practical reports and case study PBL assessment items.
2 Practical and Written Assessment
Analysis and interpretation of your experimental or treatment findings (both bench and clinical sciences) are essential features of communication in the medical sciences. The laboratory activities will use "real" collected samples and cover common elements of the clinical biochemistry testing laboratory such as glucose/diabetes testing, cardiovascular markers, liver function tests and drug screening. You will be required to write a report from your choice of selected laboratory experiments (provided to you) in basic scientific journal format (from data collected during the residential schools). Scientific journal format typically contains the following elements:
- abstract
- introduction
- methods
- results
- discussion/conclusions
- limitations/future directions
This task requires you to complete a similar yet abbreviated format that only requires IMRAD (introduction, methods, results and discussion/limitations). This item assess unit learning outcomes 1-5.
Week 9 Friday (15 May 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Week 11 Friday (29 May 2020)
The practical report will be evaluated in accordance with the detailed marking rubric available in the Assessment item block located in the unit's Moodle site. A brief overview of the assessment criteria are as follows:
Introduction (20 marks): The introduction should be between 500–700 words in length and will provide the reader with sufficient information to understand why this study was performed and also provide any essential background information (with references to journal articles or text books) that is needed for interpretation of the results and discussion. It should conclude with a specific aim of the study. As a general guide—approximately 3–6 paragraphs with important and interesting background information that has been correctly referenced.
Methods (10 marks): There is no need to completely rewrite the methods section in detail. This section should be a brief summary approximately 1-2 paragraphs in length (100-200 words).
Results (20 marks): This section should contain the experimental results in summary form (means/SD), presented in either tables or graphs, not both. It is not enough just to use tables and graphs—you must also state the results referring to the table or figure. All tables and figures must be labelled appropriately. There should be no interpretation of results in this section—just state the results observed! Leave any interpretation to the discussion (100-200 words).
Discussion (20 marks): This section should be between 500-700 words in length and will provide an analysis and interpretation of the results of the study. The implication of your results should be discussed, referring back to statements made in your introduction. Alternative explanations should be offered if necessary especially for negative or unexpected results. Errors could also be discussed.
References (5 marks): All articles or texts referred to in the report need to be listed in this section. Referencing style should follow either the “Vancouver" or "Harvard” style as listed in the unit profile.
Writing Style/Presentation (25 marks): Reports should be clearly written in full sentences (not point form) using correct spelling and grammar. Abbreviations should be explained when first used. Any diagram (added from reference material) must be of good quality and sources must be acknowledged appropriately. The use of scientific writing style is important—peruse scientific journal entries. Of particular importance is clarity of written expression (clearly stated ideas and outcomes). The document should be in scientific journal format with well designed figures, graphs and tables where appropriate.
Clarity of expression (spelling and grammar), the inclusion of key facts, accurate research, correct referencing, and clear diagrams will be important general criteria for performing well in this assessment item (see below for more detailed criteria and in the associated Assessment item block in the unit Moodle site). The use of information contained solely within the study notes/practical support information will result in the awarding of a passing grade at best. In order to obtain higher marks information from other sources will be required. Students who use relevant information from other sources in their reports will be successful. As a guide, between 8 to 10 journal articles should be used! The failure to cite references in your assignments will result in you not achieving full value for your efforts.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Describe basic cell signalling, communication and metabolism (breakdown of proteins, fats and carbohydrates under aerobic conditions)
- Recall, classify and evaluate significant pathological conditions which occur in the human body and their respective biochemical tests and assays
- Recall and describe the major functions of a clinical pathology laboratory
- Demonstrate competency in biochemical laboratory methods, test and techniques
- Appraise the scientific literature and communicate this knowledge and understanding via scientific writing tasks such as practical reports and case study PBL assessment items.
Examination
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