•   Immunological Methodology BAA23BI06-3001 08.01.2025-30.03.2025  5 credits  (BL23F-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    Prerequisites
    Immunology
    Content of the study unit
    Lymphocytes, antibodies and immunological methods
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Inadequate knowledge of the subject
    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)
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Camilla Höglund

    Learning material

    Roitt´s Essential Immunology by Delves, Martin, Burton and Roitt. Available as ebook.
    and chapter 10 (pp 155-170) in Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry by Burtis and Bruns, 7th edition published 2015.

    Scientific articles
    Lecture material

    Learning methods

    Lectures, tasks and discussions.
    Selfstudies.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Written, individual examination and mandatory task
    The course is graded 0-5

    Basic Immunology, 1,5 cr, based on a quiz (pass/fail)
    Immunological techniques, 3 cr, exam (graded 0-5)
    Immunological techniques in clinical diagnostics, 0,5 cr, individual assignment (pass/fail)

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    08.01.2025 - 30.03.2025

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2024 - 08.01.2025

    Group(s)
    • BL23F-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Camilla Höglund

    Additional information

    Additional information on the Moodle page of the course

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    2.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Examination

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Course examination on Thursday 13.3.2025 at 09.00 - 11.00am.
    Re-examination on Friday 4.4.2025 at 12am-4pm and Friday 25.4.2025 at 12am-4pm.

    Timing and attendance

    Campus Alere.
    Spring 2025 according to the schedule.

    Student's schedule and workload

    5 cr equals 135 hours of work for the student

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Inadequate knowledge of the subject

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Weak knowledge of the subject

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Good knowledge of the subject

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Excellent knowledge of the subject