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Immunology (5 ECTS)

Code: SX00EC95-3005

General information


Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 11.12.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
13.03.2023 - 22.05.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Virtual portion
3 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus and online
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 38
Degree programmes
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
Marja Miettinen
Teacher in charge
Marja Miettinen
Groups
SXJ22S1
Bioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Course
SX00EC95

Implementation has 3 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 8 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 16.05.2023 time 10:00 - 14:00
(4 h 0 min)
Immunologia SX00EC95-3005 A-ryhmä harjoitukset
MPB3005 Molekyyligenetiikan laboratorio
Mon 22.05.2023 time 10:30 - 12:00
(1 h 30 min)
Immunologia SX00EC95-3005 Tentti
MPA3008 Digitila
MPA3010 Digitila
Mon 22.05.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Immunologia SX00EC95-3005 Tehtävien esitykset
MPC4011 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Learning outcomes

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

Prerequisites

Prior competence
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Pre-analytics and Methods in Laboratory Work

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, laboratory work, compulsory
Learning assignments, Work reports

Location and time

N/A

Learning materials and recommended literature

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

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam 22.5.23
Re-exams on September and October 2023

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Lectures 24 h, laboratory work 20 h, independent study 88 h, exam 3 h, seminar 5 h

Further information for students

Learning assignments: 23.5.22

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 1 - 5
Learning assignment 1 - 5
Work reports appr. /suppl.

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.

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