Study Guide

Objective

The students
- are familiar with human cells in the blood and the organs that produce blood (blood production - development and regulation.
- have fundamental insights in laboratory tests and the examination process connected to it.
- are familiar with the terminology of hematology.
- are familiar with the main sources of information within hematology.
- understand the importance of hematology within bioanalysis.

Content

Blood cells, blood-forming organs
Lab tests
Terminology

Location and time

Novia, Vasa
Autumn 2023
Web based learning

Introduction lecture is mandatory.

Materials

Course book:
Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology. J. P. Greer, D. A. Arber, et. al.;
Chapter 1: Examination of the Blood and Bone
Chapter 2: Clinical Flow Cytometry
Section 1 Hematopoiesis
Section 3 Granulocytes and Monocytes
Section 4 The Lymphocytes

Additional recommended books:
Wintrobe's Atlas of Clinical Hematology. B. Weksler.;
Chapter 1 Approach to the Microscopic evaluation of Blood and Bone Marrow

Practical Flow Cytometry in Haematology Diagnosis. M. Leach, M. Drummond, and A. Doig.;
Principles of Flow Cytometry, Limitations, Normal Blood and Bone Marrow Populations

Teaching methods

Web based studies - Online
Self studies/tutorials.

Completion alternatives

Virtual test on Moodle

Student workload

1 credit is 27 hours
This course is 3 credits x 27h = 81h work.

25h lectures (theory)
16h Individually work
5h Searching of articles
32h Own work (self assessments, reading for the exam)
3h Tentamina 3h

Further information

The introduction lecture is mandatory.

Content:
The Blood Film and Count (Automated Cell Analysis)
Hemoglobin & Red Cell Indices
Hematocrit & Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Blood Smear (normal findings)
Morphology of normal Blood Cells: Assessing normal Red Blood Cells, White Cells and Platelets

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

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam and virtual tests

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge in basics of hematology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading).

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

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

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views.

Written assignments
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignments and shows insufficient knowledge about the topic. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional.

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

Qualifications

None