BMSC13016 - Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Identification of the characteristic histopathological and cytopathological features of human organ systems and the hallmarks of pathological dysregulation of tissue organisation is fundamental to the work of the medical laboratory scientist. In this unit you will study normal and abnormal histopathological features of a range of tissues along with normal and abnormal cytopathological features of a range of cells. The relationship between cellular injury, immune response, tumour formation, infection and pathological dysregulation of tissue organisation will be explored in relation to clinical cases you may encounter. You will be provided with the knowledge and skill to perform microscopic examination of tissues and cells. Case studies will include new developments in immunohistochemistry and fluorescence imaging. Attendance at residential school practical activities in Rockhampton is a requirement of this unit.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 3
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites

BMSC12001 Histological and Cytological Techniques

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

Term 1 - 2025 Profile
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

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).

Assessment Overview

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.

Assessment Tasks

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 36.36% response rate.

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.

Source: SUTE and in-class feedback
Feedback
Students found the Moodle Lessons format to be conducive to engaging with the material.
Recommendation
Maintain the flipped-classroom format of teaching.
Action Taken
Flipped-classroom format maintained.
Source: SUTE and self reflection
Feedback
Students would like to have a written copy of the Moodle Lessons material.
Recommendation
The powerpoint slides were provided to the students in addition to the Moodle Lessons, but their location on Moodle may not have been obvious. In future offerings, it will be reiterated during the first week of classes where weekly content can be found in the unit.
Action Taken
Extra attention was given to informing students where the written lecture material could be found.
Source: SUTE and face-to-face feedback
Feedback
A thoroughly enjoyable unit with a well structured residential school.
Recommendation
Maintain the format of the unit and residential school.
Action Taken
Format of residential school maintained.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Most students prefer the Moodle Lessons, while others prefer 15-20 minute lectures.
Recommendation
Keep the Moodle Lessons, but provide a tutorial at the beginning of term to ensure all students are aware of the printed lecture material and tutorials which can aid in their learning.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Self reflection
Feedback
Assessment 1 should be updated to include more case studies, and the format changed.
Recommendation
Update assessment 1 to include more case studies, and change the format to accommodate the use of Generative AI.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Student informal feedback
Feedback
Loved the residential school.
Recommendation
Maintain the layout and style of the residential school.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes
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