| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematology | TLP122 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Burcu YÜKSEL
Assistant Prof. Dr. Deniz SÜNNETÇİ AKKOYUNLU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Describe the structure and functions of blood and blood components.
2) Explain hematopoiesis and the changes spend developmental stages of cells.
3) Describe the structure and determination method of hemoglobin.
4) Describe smear, stain and examine of peripheral blood.
5) Explain red blood cell, granulocyte, lymphocyte and platelet morphology changes and the diseases they appeared in.
6) Explain the mechanisms of primary and secondary hemostasis.
7) Describe the mechanisms of blood groups and transfusion reactions.
8) Classify the anemias.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
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| 1 | Low | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | Middle | High | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 7 | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | |
| 8 | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
NA
Course Contents
Introduction to hematology. Function and composition of blood. Blood counting methods, Specimen collection. Erythrocyte development. Bone marrow aspiration, Abnormality in production or destruction of red cells. Erythrocyte index. Reticulocytes. Hemoglobin determination. Structure of hemoglobin. Hemoglobinopathies. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Serologic tests. Development of white blood cells. Differential counting. Abnormality of leukocyte. Leukocytes and virus disease. Leucocytes and malignancy. Hemostasis and coagulation. Blood Groups and technique for typing. Bleeding disorders due to different factors.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required