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Histological Stains, Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Pathology (3 cr)

Code: 7B00EG31-3003

General information


Enrolment period
05.06.2023 - 16.08.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
16.08.2023 - 26.10.2023
Implementation has ended.
Credits
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
Satu Luhtala
Kati Borg
Eeva Liikanen
Person in charge
Kirsi Mansikkamäki
Small groups
Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 12 . Open UAS : 0.)
Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 12 . Open UAS : 0.)
Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 12 . Open UAS : 0.)
Small groups
Small group 1
Small group 2
Small group 3
Course
7B00EG31

Objectives (course unit)

The students
- know the theoretical background of the most common histological stains, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology
- identify the most common histological stains by microscope and digital imaging
- are familiar with quality assurance and occupational safety in staining
- know post-mortem practices

Content (course unit)

Most common histological stains
Methods of immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology
Microscopic recognition of histological stains
Sources of error in stainings, quality assurance
Occupational safety
Clinical and forensic post-mortem examinations

Prerequisites (course unit)

The student must have passed 7B00EG29 Preparation of Tissue Sections and Recognition of Tissues, and 7B00EG30 Introduction to Clinical Cytology before the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the principles and clinical use of the main histological and immunohistological stains and molecular pathology. He/she knows the principles of quality assurance of these methods and occupational safety. The student can identify some of the most common histological stains by microscopy.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student knows the principles and clinical use of the main histological and immunohistological stains and molecular pathology. He/she knows the principles of quality assurance of these methods and occupational safety. The student can identify the most common histological stains by microscopy.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student knows the principles and clinical use of the main histological and immunohistological stains and molecular pathology. He/she can evaluate quality assurance of these methods and occupational safety. The student can identify the most common histological stains by microscopy.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

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Exam schedules

Tentti 2 t 26.10.23
Korotustentti ja I uusintatentti Examissa marraskuussa 2023
II uusintatentti Examissa joulukuussa 2023

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, lavoratory work, seminars, independent work

Student workload

Kontatkiopetus 20 t
Tentti 2 t
Itsenäinen opiskelu 59 t

Content scheduling

Läsnäolo pakollinen kaikilla tunneilla.

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

The course includes training in the university of applied sciences' teaching laboratory.

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