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VETS9054: Diagnostic Instrumentation Advanced
2024 unit information
This Unit of Study focuses on laboratory instrumentation used in veterinary practice as well as in a commercial laboratory practice. Students will be exposed to in-depth theory and practice of a wide range of diagnostic techniques and procedures. There will be a greater emphasis on quality control and assurance for laboratory results. Statistical analysis of results and establishment of reference intervals will be an important component of this UoS. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Effectively operate common and advanced laboratory instrumentation; Know safety requirements for handling and processing biological specimens; Have advanced understanding aspects of quality control and assurance in relation to laboratory results; Understand the statistical evaluation of laboratory results; Be able to develop reference intervals for a range of biochemical and haematological tests; Know in-depth the theory behind common and advanced diagnostic laboratory techniques; Communicate effectively to colleagues results of laboratory tests.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
| Code | VETS9054 |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS9050 and VETS9051 and VETS9052 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
The learning outcomes for this unit will be available two weeks before the first day of teaching.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
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Semester 1 2023
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2023
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2020
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 Early 2020
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2021
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2021
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2022
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2022
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Additional advice
Students must have current registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board, Australia and must be admitted into a UVTH residency training program.
