Module Details

Module Code: BIOL6021
Title: Intro to Biomedical Science 2
Long Title: Intro to Biomedical Science 2
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is an introduction to the Biomedical Science disciplines Haematology, Transfusion Science and Histopathology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the constituents and function of blood.
LO2 Describe the tests and procedures used in haematology laboratories to identify and measure the cellular constituents of blood.
LO3 Describe blood group antigens and antibodies and the techniques used in blood group serology.
LO4 Outline the steps involved in tissue processing in the clinical histopathology laboratory.
LO5 Perform core techniques and use appropriate equipment safely in the practice of Biomedical Science.
LO6 Recognise, manage, and contain the different hazards encountered in clinical laboratories and apply the appropriate Health & Safety procedures.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Laboratory Safety
Laboratory hazards and laboratory safety.
Cellular Constituents of Blood
Structure, function and the staining characteristics of blood cells.
Cell Counting Procedures
Manual and automated cell counting procedures. Haematology reference ranges.
Haemoglobin
Synthesis, structure, function and measurement of haemoglobin.
Haemostasis
Introduction to the different components of haemostasis.
Transfusion Science
Blood group antigens and antibodies and the techniques used in blood group serology.
Blood Group Systems
A brief introduction to the ABO and Rh systems.
Fixation
Features of an ideal fixative, the effect of temperature on fixation, simple fixatives, compound fixatives.
Dehydration, Impregnation and Embedding Techniques
Paraffin wax technique, automatic tissue processor, vacuum impregnation, moulds for embedding, other embedding media.
Microtomy
Types of microtomes and classification of microtome knives.
Staining
Dye chemistry, dyeing methods, vital stains, lysochrome methods, histochemistry and metallic impregnation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%
Special Regulation
Students are required to achieve a mark of 40% or greater in the Practical/Skills Evaluation component. Achieving a mark of less than 40 % in this component will require reattendance.

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Haematology
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Transfusion Science, Histopathology
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Laboratory reports every second week (20% of module) laboratory practical assessment week 13 (20% of module)
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical Laboratory Sessions Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent learning, studying course material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hedley Glencross, Nessar Ahmed, Qiuyu Wang (Eds.). (2016), Biomedical Science Practice (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science), 2nd. Oxford, p.512, [ISBN: 9780198717317].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 2 Mandatory