Study Guide

Objective

The students
-are familiar with the examination and assessment of peripheral blood smears in connection to different factors that affect the blood cell morphology, and to different illnesses (anemias, infections, other benign conditions, myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative conditions, MDS and leukemias).
-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

Examination and assessment of normal and pathological peripheral blood smears

Qualifications

Hematology
Hematological methodology

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)

Materials

According to the lecturer's instructions