91344 Medical and Diagnostic Biochemistry

6cp; 6hpw

Requisite(s): 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry

This subject is designed to introduce the basic concepts of medical biochemistry relevant to biotechnology, medical research and clinical analysis. It is structured in such a way that it analyses the basic biochemical abnormalities that lead to various disease states, their diagnosis, clinical analysis and final treatment. The major areas covered are abnormal kidney and liver function, biochemistry of haemoglobin pigments and their relation to disease. Abnormalities of carbohydrate metabolism such as diabetes, clinical enzymology and serum proteins in health and disease, the principles of laboratory management, with special emphasis on safety, quality control and automation are also covered.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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