Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have profound knowledge about lymphocytes, antibodies and immunological methods that are used within clinical diagnostics.
- understand the principles of the immunological methods.
- command advanced terminology of immunology.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research within the field.
- are prepared to improve quality and consider sustainable development within bioanalysis.

Content

Lymphocytes, antibodies and immunological methods

Location and time

Spring 2024

Materials

Roitt´s Essential Immunology by Delves, Marin, Burton and Roit, 13th edition, published by Wiley Blackwell, 2017 and chapter 10 (pp 155-170) in Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry by Burtis and Bruns, 7th edition published 2015.

Teaching methods

Hybrid teaching methods
Group or individual assignment
Presentation

Exam schedules

Basic Immunology, 1,5 cr is evaluated by quiz exam on Moodle. The exam in Basic Immunology is graded passed or failed. In order to get a passed grade 70 % of the answers in the exam need to be correct.
Immunological techniques, 3 cr is evaluated by a written exam, which is graded 0-5, where 0 is a failed grade and 5 is the highest possible grade. Exam 22.03.2024. Re-examination 24.05 or 13.09.2024
Immunological techniques in clinical diagnostics, 0,5 cr is evaluated by an assignment, which is graded passed or fail. A failed grade means that the assignment was inadequat

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

5 cr equals 135 hours of work for the student

Further information

Additional information, tasks and quizzes is found in Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

Basic Immunology, 1,5 cr is evaluated by quiz exam on Moodle. The exam in Basic Immunology is graded passed or failed. Immunological techniques, 3 cr is evaluated by a written exam, which is graded 0-5, where 0 is a failed grade and 5 is the highest possible grade
Immunological techniques in clinical diagnostics, 0,5 cr is evaluated by an assignment, which is graded passed or fail.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Qualifications

Immunology