Undergraduate Course: Clinical Immunology and Haematology 3 (MSBM09002)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
Biology |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Lecture: The lecture programme will run for 11 weeks and will be base around the discipline of Clinical Immunology but introductory session to cover haematology and basic immunology.
Within the Clinical Immunology component the following aspects will be covered: Inflammatory diseases, Autoimmunity and Hypersensitivity, Transplantation, Immunodeficiency, Immunisation and Immune-based therapies and diagnosis (to complement material covered in Clinical Biochemistry and Endocrinology 3). Material covering forensics, oncology and cytology will be included to relate the main content in a wider and applied context.
Practical: There will be some wet laboratory practicals but a number of simulated practicals with analysis of results will be modified from existing course material. These sessions will be developed so that the format can be changed to accommodate different class sizes.
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Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The aims of this course are to demonstrate, through lectures and other learning environments, how the immune system develops, prevents infectious diseases and interacts with other bodily systems to limit or cause tissue damage.
This course will aim to develop communication skills and teamwork through the production of a group Wiki. Clinical case studies will be included to help with the interpretation of laboratory results and allow a link between science and the clinical situation.
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Assessment Information
In course assessments:
1) Group Wiki. [30%]
2) Practical report. [10%]
Degree examination
Two hour examination in May with an essay format. [60%] |
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Special Arrangements
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Sarah Howie
Tel: (0131 6)50 2959
Email: s.e.m.howie@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk |
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