Histology (9843.2)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Diagnostic Pathology | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a knowledge of routine tissue processing, tissue preparation, microtomy, and staining;
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of frozen section techniques;
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of 'special' histochemical staining techniques and the chemistry of the reactions;
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of immunohistochemical staining techniques, PCR/ISH fluorescent and chromogenic techniques and the chemistry of the reactions;
5. Microscopically identify the cell and tissue types found in normal routine stained tissue sections;
6. Microscopically recognize anomalous cells and tissue in stained tissue sections; and
7. Safely perform microtomy, fresh and fixed tissue handling, histochemical handling.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
8070 Intro to Medical Laboratory Science.Equivalent units
8070 Intro to Medical Laboratory Science.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Required textbook:
- Guy Orchard and Brian Nation, Histopathology, OUP
For Unit readings and resources in the University of Canberra Library
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Recommended texts and resources:
- Bancroft, J.D. (1975). Histochemical Techniques. 2nd edition London: Butterworths
- Bancroft, J.D., and Cook, H.C. (1984). Manual of Histological Techniques. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
- Bancroft, J.D., and Cook, H.C. (1994). Manual of Histological Techniques and their Diagnostic Application. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
- Bancroft, J.D., and Stevens, A. (1982) Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. 2nd edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
- Bancroft, J.D., and Gamble, M. (2002) Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. 5th edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
- Other texts are available in the library for restricted and normal loan periods.
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Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items will be submitted online via the unit Canvas site. The first page of each assessment submission should include the following information:
- Student ID:
- Assessment Name:
- Word Count (if applicable):
Students should note that names are not to be included on any assessment tasks/submissions. Only Student ID numbers should be included (as per the Assessment Policy and Procedures).
Any assessment item submitted WITHOUT the specified information on the first page will be returned to the student and not marked until this requirement is met. Late penalties will be applied.
Special assessment requirements
You are required to pass the following pieces of assessment to pass this Unit (AND attain a mark of 50% overall).
- Students must pass the final examination to pass this unit. The pass mark for the final examination is 50%.
- Students must submit all assessment items to pass this unit.
Late submission of assignments for the Faculty of Health
All assessments should be submitted by the specified due date and time in the Unit Outline. Any submissions received after the due date and time without an approved formal extension will undergo a mark adjustment.
In extenuating circumstances, a late submission may be considered without a mark adjustment on production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the Unit Convenor (i.e. the Unit Convenor agrees to an extension to the deadline for submission).
The following conditions will apply to late submissions without an approved extension:
- Mark adjustment: 5% of the maximum mark available for the assessment task will be deducted for each day late up until seven days late. For example an essay awarded 60% (60/100) submitted 2 days late will receive a mark adjustment of 10% per day, therefore, the adjusted maximum mark for that item will be 40% (40/100).
- Similarly, if the weighting is used then a piece of work worth 50% of the unit which received 30/50 would be reduced by 2.5 marks per day (i.e. 10% of 50) and would therefore receive a maximum adjusted mark of 20/50 if late by four days.
- Submissions received more than 7 days after the prescribed date and time will not be accepted for marking, a mark of zero (0) will be awarded for the item.
- For the purposes of these penalties, all days of the week count, including weekends and public holidays, even when the University may be closed.
- The minimum possible mark for late submission is zero.
- For clarification, one (1) minute past the specified due date and time is considered a late submission.
It is students’ responsibility to be familiar with the electronic submission process (e.g., the use of Canvas and URKUND). Students are reminded to ensure they plan well enabling adequate time to submit assessments prior to the deadline, in order to avoid a mark adjustment.
Extensions: Extensions must be applied for before the due date.
Students can apply for an extension to the due date for submission of an assessment item on the grounds of illness or other unavoidable and verifiable personal circumstances. Documentary evidence will be expected in order that an extension is granted.
It should be noted that such documentation will be considered but will not guarantee that the application will be successful. The Unit Convenor will decide whether to grant an extension and the length of the extension.
Responsibility for understanding
If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the unit Convener or tutor. Further, it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they are correctly enrolled in the unit and that the tutor and Student Administration have their correct contact details.
In the event a student misses the mid-semester exam due to extenuating circumstances, they must inform the unit convenor within 3 working days and produce appropriate medical certificates or other documentation. If their request for a deferred examination is approved, students will be allowed to sit a deferred mid-semester test at a later date (as chosen by the unit convener).
In the event a student misses the end of semester finally examination (which are centrally administered by the examinations office) due to illness or other exceptional circumstances, the procedures outlined on Assessment Policy and Procedures apply.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Workload
The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3cp unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. These hours include time spent in classes. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6cp unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours.
Participation requirements
Participation in laboratory/practical classes is a compulsory condition of this unit, and attendance will be recorded. Except in the case of extenuating circumstances, 100% participation is required in all practicals. It is expected that students unable to fulfil these participation requirements will inform the Unit Convener as soon as practical, by telephone or email. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in failure of the associated assessment piece. Consideration will be given for illness; however evidence such as a medical certificate will be required.
Required IT skills
Students should be conversant with searching for and accessing information via electronic means; the use of Moodle; and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Student should have reliable internet access.
In-unit costs
Purchase of the recommended text is advised but not compulsory. A copy of the e-text and a hard copy of the text are available for short term loan in the library.
- A laboratory coat and safety glasses will be required for this unit.
- Self-printing of electronically provided material
- Access to a computer and internet service
(Note: To calculate your unit fees see: How do I calculate my fees?)
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit involves two blocks of practical sessions at the CIT Histology laboratory in weeks 4 and 9. Students must adhere to all safety policies and procedures and perform professionally at all times in the laboratory setting. Specific requirements for the histology laboratory will be explained in Week 4 in the CIT Histology Laboratory. Failure to act professionally and adhere to CIT guidelines will also result in a fail being awarded in this unit.
Additional information
Research led Units: This unit involves research-led education and/or work-integrated learning. There are active professionals within the field of diagnostic histology delivering this unit who are able to engage students in deep and active learning and transmit to students their passion for the field and research undertaken in it.
Provision of information to the group
Notifications through the Moodle Announcements Forum or the Moodle Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Moodle website (Moodle forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only). Students should ensure they check their student email regularly. The Moodle discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.
Use of student email account
The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes". Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.
In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit Convener is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).
