BMS229 Histotechniques (8)
Abstract| This subject covers the theory and practice of section cutting and staining. Topics covered include: paraffin-wax section processing and staining; cell chemistry; fixation and staining theory; special methods such as resin and frozen sections, enzyme- and immuno-histochemistry, bone decalcification, diagnostic cytology and microscope optics. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance* | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS229
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Assumed Knowledge| BMS130 or BMS128 or BMS123 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* have an understanding of normal vertebrate tissue structure
* have a basic knowledge of the theory of fixation, processing and staining of animal tissue
* be proficient in the preparation of paraffin-wax sections
* be proficient in H&E staining and selected special stains and immunohistochemistry
* have an understanding of various other methods used in the laboratory eg resin embedding, frozen sections. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
The syllabus will cover the following topics:
Topic 1: Overview of Histology
Topic 2: Principles of Tissue Preparation and Fixation
Topic 3: Tissue Processing
Topic 4: Microtomy
Topic 5: Haematoxylin and Eosin Staining
Topic 6: Special Stains
Topic 7: Immunohistochemistry |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
