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| Unit name |
Principles of Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences (TTS-A) |
| Unit code |
PANMM0008 |
| Credit points |
40 |
| Level of study |
M/7
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Ridgwell |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Life Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
The TTS-A unit provides the basic science which underpins the applied and clinical aspects of Transfusion and Transplantation Sciences. The unit comprises approximately 70 hours of lectures, tutorials and two assignments. The unit is taught in modules, comprising: An introduction to the course (including aspects of being a postgraduate, writing, library and computer skills and plagiarism), haemopoiesis, blood groups, immunology (1 & 2), platelets and coagulation, haematological diseases.
Aims:
- To teach the biology of red cells, white cells (including immunology) and platelets and their defects so that students can understand the principles involved in the practical and clinical aspects of blood donation testing and issue and associated transfusion reactions taught in TTS-B. Immunology and knowledge of blood groups and HLA is essential for the understanding of collection, testing, storage and use of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation and associated rejection mechanisms also taught in TTS-B
- To provide opportunities for use of library and computer aided learning and internet educational tools through assignments and tutorials
- To develop a high level writing and appraisal skills through science based assignments.
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Unit students should be able to demonstrate or be able to;
- A broad and in depth understanding of the scientific principles of immunology, haematology and medical technology which underlie the practice of transfusion and transplantation.
- A detailed understanding of physiology and pathophysiology that applies to the discipline such as haemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) or haemophilia.
- A critical awareness and understanding of established and current techniques such as blood grouping, genotyping, and flow cytometry.
- Show originality in the discussion and synthesis of information
- Deal with complex issues systematically and creatively for example by answering an exam question requiring information from several lectures
- Critically evaluate current research in the discipline.
- Communicate clearly using several writing styles.
- Demonstrate independent learning ability following lectures and tutorials.
- Demonstrate Use the library, computer-aided learning, the internet and other research and educational tools.
The above are assessed as follows,
Short exam questions; 1, 2
Exam essay questions; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
Assignments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Teaching Information
Lectures and tutorials.
Assessment Information
Two assignments and and two exams.
Exam 1 consists of 20 MCQs or short answer questions. All questions are compulsory. The exam lasts 1hr.
Exam 2 consists of three essay questions answered from a choice of six. The exam lasts three hours.
Reading and References
Essential Haematology, 3rd ed. Hoffbrand/Pettit. Blackwell
Human Blood Groups. Daniels. Blackwell
How the immune system works .Sompayrac Blackwell
