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Core Module Information
Module title: Haematology and Transfusion Science [Hong Kong]
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BMS11601
Module leader: Sharron Vass
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will investigate the modern approaches in the laboratory investigation of haematological disorders. You will learn about haematological disorders and how they are investigated. Treatments of some disorders will be studied, including new and experimental methods. This module includes – A review of various haematological disorders and their methods of investigation. The principles and application of Flow Cytometry and immunophenotyping. The molecular mechanism involved in cell apoptosis and its relationship with disease development and treatment, including the principles of methodology and instrumentation applicable for the analysis of apoptosis. Advances in laboratory investigation of coagulation disorders. The utilisation of haemopoietic stem cells in bone marrow transplantation. The hazards of transfusion including transfusion reaction and transmission of diseases.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically appraise various haematological disorders and the methods for their investigation.

LO2: Critically appraise the current concept of transfusion therapy.

LO3: Critically appraise contemporary techniques used in haematology.

LO4: Critically appraise the utilisation of haematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow transplantation.

LO5: Critically evaluate current relevant research papers.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Sharron Vass
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 26
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 25
Independent Learning Guided independent study 146
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 25 1 & 3 8 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 500
Essay 25 2 & 5 12 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 1500
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1,3 & 4 15 HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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