| Unit name | Pathology of Transfusion and Transplantation Science (TTS-A2) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PANMM0017 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Mallinson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This Unit gives an overview of immunology and discusses the pathological mechanisms involved in haematological disease.
Aims:
To provide a grounding in immunology-essential for this Unit and for the clinical transfusion and transplantation Unit.
To explain the mechanisms of red cell destruction by antibodies
To enable the students to identify antibodies
The teach the pathology of haemolytic anaemias, haemoglobinopathies, haemolytic disease of the newborn and the corresponding effects of platelet antibodies.
To explain platelet defect and defects in clotting such as haemophilia.
Laboratory tests and patient treatments are discussed for all the above
For the students to have an appreciation of the relationship between blood groups and disease.
Upon completion of the Unit students should have:
1. A good level of knowledge of immunology and its relevance to transfusion and transplantation
2. A broad and in depth understanding of the physiology and pathological mechanisms that apply to the discipline as listed above;
should be able to :
3. Show originality in the discussion and synthesis of information
4. Deal with complex issues systematically and creatively for example by answering an exam question requiring information from several lectures.
5. Critically evaluate current research in the discipline
6. Demonstrate comprehension of scientific literature at the forefront of the discipline
7. Demonstrate independent learning ability following lectures and tutorials
The above are assessed as follows:
Short exam questions 1,2
Exam essay questions 1,2,3,4,6,7
Assignment 3,4,5,6,7
Lectures and tutorials NB contact hours below refers to approximately 11 per week for 4 weeks
One 2000 word assignment (30% of Unit marks)
One 2 ½ hour exam with a section of short answers (approx ½ hour, 20% of Unit marks) and two essays (approx 2hr, 50% of Unit marks).
The essay section of the exam paper has been deemed a must-pass component requiring a pass mark of at least 50%.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
