Run by School of Medical and Health Sciences

10.000 Credits or 5.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1

Organiser: Dr Dylan Jones

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the morphology and physiology of blood and its constituents and the study of blood coagulation. It will also include the laboratory investigations and techniques used for the routine diagnosis of blood samples and the identification and compatibility of blood groups. The knowledge of normal blood and its constituents plus an appreciation of the basis of blood transfusion and cross-matching delivered in this module will provide the pre-requisite understanding of normal haematology. This will enable the student to progress to study abnormal haematological conditions included in the Year 3 module.

This module is available to International exchange students of The College of Human Sciences

Please note: This module is a core component of the Medical Sciences accredited Biomedical Sciences degree programs. As such students without appropriate pre-requisite background knowledge and understanding of human molecular and cellular biology may find the module content and assessments, challenging.

To enhance learning and understanding, lectures, tutorials and practical demonstrations are recorded using the Panopto system where available.

The module will cover several key concepts of haematological science:

• Red cell development and their role in human health.
• The biology of white blood cells and their role in health.
• The role of the haemostatic system in maintaining health.
• Key concepts of blood transfusion.

Lectures and revision sessions will present detailed information and discussion on key issues relating to clinical haematology. Links to cutting edge developments and research will be highlighted and a reflection on how clinical and diagnostic patterns have changed over time.

Digital pathology skills: The digital pathology skills element will provide hands-on experience with assessing blood film morphologies in order to diagnose patient case studies.

threshold

Category D (40%-49%):

A threshold student should have a basic knowledge of the essential facts and key concepts in haematology and blood transfusion presented in this module. Written answers should demonstrate an ability to organise relevant lecture material into a coherent argument. The answer may contain errors and knowledge gaps.

good

Category B (60%-69%):

A good student should have a thorough factual knowledge across all aspects of the module, and be able to detail examples where appropriate. Written answers should demonstrate an ability to critically synthesise lecture material. Limited evidence of background reading.

C- to C+

Category C (50%-59%):

A C Category student should have a correct knowledge of the essential facts and key concepts in haematology and blood transfusion presented in this module. Written answers should demonstrate an ability to organise relevant lecture material into a coherent argument. The answer may lack context and explanation.

excellent

Category A (70%-100%):

Completed assessments present very accurate and relevant material, integrated with numerous directed outside core text-reading and some self-researched information sources. Essays, answers and reports present very coherent and well organised arguments that demonstrate excellent overall knowledge and understanding of all module material.

Evidence of wider reading & critical thinking is required for A+ and A* marks.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practical aspects of blood transfusion and cross matching.

2. Describe the principles of the most frequently used pathology laboratory tests used in haematology and their diagnostic significance

3. Demonstrate an understanding of blood and its constituents

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	Patient Case Studies		40.00
	End of module exam		60.00

		Hours
Lecture	9x 2h lectures	18
Tutorial	1x2h Revision for end of module exam with Q & A session. 1x2h drop in session for practical session guidance.	4
Private study	Directed and self-directed reading around the topic.	75
Workshop	3-hour online workshop session with aspects of routine blood morphology analysis.	3

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/mse-2015.html

Pre-requisites:

• MSE-1021: Human Physiology & Anatomy
• MSE-1019: Good Laboratory Practice

Pre-requisite of:

• MSE-3015: Haematology