| Unit name | Transfusion and Transplantation Science (TTS-A1) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PANMM0016 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Mallinson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This Unit provides the basic science which underpins the applied and clinical aspects of Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences.
Aims:
To revise the biology and chemistry of proteins, DNA and PCR techniques
To introduce bacteria, prions, viruses relevant to transfusion to students
To teach the biology of red cells, white cells and platelets (their formation, structure antigen expression and normal turnover) and normal haemostasis.
To teach the techniques of blood cell grouping, and genoptyping.
To explain the use of flow cytometry as a tool in cell biology
To introduce the students to postgraduate study with several study skills sessions aimed to develop high level writing and appraisal of scientific literature.
Upon completion of the Unit students should have:
1. A broad and in depth understanding of normal physiology the human blood system.
2. A critical awareness and understanding of techniques relevant to transfusion and transplantation such as blood grouping, genotyping, flow cytometry and PCR.
And 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. Communicate clearly using appropriate writing styles
7. Demonstrate independent learning ability following lectures and tutorials
8. Demonstrate use of the library, internet and other educational tools
9. Demonstrate the use of standard computer “Office” tools.
The above are assessed as follows:
Short exam questions 1,2
Exam essay questions 1,2,3,4,7
Assignment 1,2, 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Lectures and tutorials. NB Contact hours per week refer to 15 per week for 3 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.
