Postgraduate Course: Immunology & Molecular Biology of Transfusion (GMED11004)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
General Courses (Medicine) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
To promote an understanding of the immunology and molecular biology underlying the physiology, pathology of cells involved in blood transfusion, and tissue banking and transplantation and the application of this knowledge in clinical practice |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course the student should be aware of and understand the principles and application of methods used to select blood and tissues for use in patients, and the use of these methods for clinical diagnosis and the potential adverse effects that may arise in relation to:
-Tissue typing
-Platelet & Leucocyte Immunohaematology
-Graft-versus-Host reactions and Transfusion-related Acute Lung Injury
-The scientific basis of blood groups
-The molecular biology underlying monoclonal antibody preparation
-The application of monoclonal antibody technology in reagent manufacture
-The clinical relevance of blood group antigens and antibodies |
Assessment Information
Written assignment 4,000-5,000 words (70%)
Participation in assessments during the week's course (spot tests, or multi-choice question (MCQ) assessment: 40%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Marc Turner
Tel: (0131) 537 3079
Email: Marc.Turner@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Chris Prowse
Tel: (0131) 536 6768
Email: cprowse@nhs.net |
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