Immunologia (5 cr)
Code: SX00EC95-3002
General information
Enrollment
03.05.2021 - 16.05.2021
Timing
25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Kuntoutus ja tutkiminen
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 65
Degree programmes
- Bioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- Marja Miettinen
Teacher in charge
Marja Miettinen
Groups
-
SXJ21K2Bioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma, monimuoto
Objective
Learning outcomes
As a student you can describe the structures, functions and disorders of the human defence system and explain the antigen-antibody reaction. You are able to explain the pre-analytical requirements of immunochemical assays and their clinical significance. You are able to perform the most common immunochemical definitions and understand the principles of their functioning, while also assessing the reliability of results.
You understand the principle behind vaccination and are familiar with the general features of the Finnish vaccination programme.
Content
Contents
Human immune system
Antigens and antibodies
Natural and acquired immunity
Hormone and antibody tests
Pre-analytics of the most common immunochemical assays
Principles and definitions of the most common immunochemical methods
Location and time
N/A
Materials
Duodecim Oppiportti: Immunologia
Hedman Klaus, Heikkinen Terho, Huovinen Pentti, Järvinen Asko, Meri Seppo ja Vaara Martti (toim.).2011. Immunologia. Mikrobiologia, immunologia ja infektiosairaudet, kirja 2. Duodecim.
Lectures
Instructions for laboratory work
Current articles
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures (Zoom), laboratory work, compulsory
Learning assignments
Employer connections
N/A
Exam schedules
Exam 1.12.21 11 - 13.15
Re-exams on January and February 2022
International connections
N/A
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
Lectures 24 h, laboratory work 20 h, independet study 88 h, exam 3 h
Content scheduling
Laboratory work, groups A & B weeks 46 - 47
Laboratory work, groups C & D weeks 43 - 44
Further information
Learning assignments: groups C and D 3.11. and groups A and B 24.11.21
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Assessment criteria
Satisfactory (1–2)
0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam 1 - 5
Learning assignment 1 - 5
Work reports appr. /suppl.
Qualifications
Prior competence
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Pre-analytics and Methods in Laboratory Work