Overview
This integrated pathology unit builds on the knowledge, skill, technical and cognitive ability developed during Integrated Pathology 1. You will evaluate laboratory-based information to diagnose complex infectious diseases through application of knowledge of multiple clinical disciplines within medical laboratory science. You will apply your advanced-level knowledge of clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, transfusion science, immunology, molecular pathology and quality management to ‘real life' clinical scenarios and complex case studies focused on infectious diseases. Use of case studies will integrate advanced-level knowledge of the aetiology, pathophysiology, and investigation of infectious diseases that significantly affect the morbidity, mortality and economics of healthcare. At residential school you will perform laboratory tests using advanced methodology and instrumentation. This will further develop your analytical, evaluative and communication skills.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: BMSC14001 Integrated Pathology 1 AND BMSC13009 Immunology AND BMSC13001 Advanced Haematology AND BMSC13002 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry AND BMSC13011 Immunohaematology AND BMSC13010 Pharmacology AND BMSC13003 Advanced Clinical Microbiology AND BMSC13016 Advanced Histopathology
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 2 - 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).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 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.
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- Differentiate the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical investigation of complex medical conditions with a focus on infectious disease
- Perform medical laboratory tests demonstrating advanced methodology and instrumentation
- Evaluate pathological mechanisms and analytical techniques in the laboratory-based diagnosis of infectious disease
- Evaluate data and present information concerning pathological issues in an ethical and scientific context.
The learning outcomes achieved are linked to the objectives of the accrediting body, Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Case Study - 25% | ||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 35% | ||||
3 - Online Test - 40% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
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 - Case Study - 25% | ||||||||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 35% | ||||||||||
3 - Online Test - 40% |
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
p.strappe@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Tuberculosis 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Lecture and Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Tuberculosis 2
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Lecture and Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Lecture and Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Lecture and Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Vacation Week
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Cryptococcus neoformans 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Lecture and Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Cryptococcus neoformans 2
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Lecture and Zoom Tutorial
Laboratory Diagnostic Review Due: Week 7 Monday (31 Aug 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Malaria 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Lecture and Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Malaria 2
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Lecture and Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded Zoom Tutorial
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Due to COVID-19, the dates for the Residential School(s) are yet to be set. You will be advised of these dates via the Moodle forum/site.
Your unit coordinator for BMSC14003 , Integrated Pathology 2 is Dr Padraig Strappe You can contact me using the forum on the unit's Moodle site or alternatively through email (p.strappe@cqu.edu.au) or on 07 4930 6499. The forum for this unit is continuously monitored and you can expect a response within 24 hours of posting your question.
This unit will provide an integrated approach to examining the pathology associated with significant infectious diseases by examining the multiple interdisciplinary testing that occurs on patients samples in medical laboratories. An indepth approach for a selected number of diseases, e.g. Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Tuberculosis etc, and through lectures and tutorial sessions you will gain a thorough understanding of the laboratory testing and assays performed to aid in diagnosis of these infections and support monitoring of therapeutic interventions. Associated with advanced learning of the laboratory based assays will be an understanding of the pathology underlying the disease and current advances in research and treatment. The theoretical knowledge will be supported by an residential school which will focus on performing a range of interdisciplinary laboratory techniques, data analysis and presentation.
1 Case Study
In this assignment you will choose an infectious disease and describe in detail the various laboratory based testing that is performed on a patients sample. You can choose your own disease which must be different from the 4 diseases which we will study during the term, please contact the subject co-ordinator as to the appropriateness of your choice
Write between one 2000 to 2500 word essay, supported by references (up to ten references) outfling advances in understanding disease pathology and laboratory based diagnosis. Review and critique in detail two scientific papers which have contributed to advanced knowledge associated with Pathogenesis and Diagnosis. Your critical appraisal of a major scientific paper should include a Summary of the outcomes of the described research, how these findings were a significant advance in either pathogenesis/diagnosis. What methodology was used and what further developments have occurred based on the original paper. The paper critique is expected to be concise, between 750 and 1000 words.
Week 7 Monday (31 Aug 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Week 9 Monday (14 Sept 2020)
This assignment is worth an overall 25% and will be marked out of 100. 60 marks will be available for your description of the pathology of the disease and the diagnostic tests performed.40 marks in total is available for your critique of the two papers, 20 mark for the review of a paper associated with understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease and 20 marks for review of the paper describing advances in diagnosis. A detailed marking rubric will be available on the Moodle site.
- Differentiate the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical investigation of complex medical conditions with a focus on infectious disease
- Evaluate pathological mechanisms and analytical techniques in the laboratory-based diagnosis of infectious disease
- Evaluate data and present information concerning pathological issues in an ethical and scientific context.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Practical Assessment
The residential School is an opportunity to learn and perform a range of interdisciplinary clinical diagnostic procedures and compliment the theoretical knowledge of integrated pathology. The residential school will provide valuable practical experience in techniques currently performed in medical laboratories. The laboratory practical assessment will comprise of laboratory based exercises which will be completed during the Residential School. The laboratory exercises will be described in the subject laboratory manual and will involve completion of laboratory exercises, calculation and presentation of results. A detailed rubric of assessment criteria for laboratory manual will be available on the unit moodle site Competed laboratory manuals can be submitted in hard copy by hand on the final day of the Residential School or submitted through Moodle.
A marking rubric for the laboratory exercises in the residential school will be available on the Moodle site.
- Perform medical laboratory tests demonstrating advanced methodology and instrumentation
- Evaluate pathological mechanisms and analytical techniques in the laboratory-based diagnosis of infectious disease
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
3 Online Test
The online test will be completed through the Moodle site and be comprised of 3 sections with a combination of short answer and longer answer questions,
During the Examination Period Oct 15th to 23rd, Exact dates to be confirmed
After certification of grades Nov 6th
Assessment of the online test will be performed using a marking rubric for each question
- Differentiate the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical investigation of complex medical conditions with a focus on infectious disease
- Evaluate data and present information concerning pathological issues in an ethical and scientific context.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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