Immunology/Immunohematology Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Kim Boyd (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

kmboyd@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

West Campus Allied Health 151A

Office Hours

by appointment

Course Information

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Course

MLAB-2573-001 Immunology/Immunohematology

Prerequisites

Corequisite: MLAB 1211

Course Description

An introduction to the theory and application of basic immunology, including the immune response, principles of antigen-antibody reactions, and the principles of serological procedures as well as quality control, quality assurance and safety. In addition, a study of blood antigens and antibodies. Includes the principles, procedures and clinical significance of test results in genetics, blood group systems, pre-transfusion testing, adverse effects of transfusions, donor selection and components, and hemolytic disease of the newborn.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(5 sem hrs; 3 lec, 8 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices, 6th Ed., Harmening, FA Davis, 2012, ISBN: 13:0-8036-2682-9

Immunology and Serology in Lab Medicine, 5^th Ed, Turgeon, CV Mosley, 2014, ISBN13: 978-0323085182

Supplies

The supplies include the following:

Textbook(s) and lab manual
Computer
Internet access
Disposable lab coat
Facial shields
Sharpies
Pens/pencils/paper

Student Performance

\ COURSE OUTCOMES

\ Apply principles of safety, quality assurance and quality control in Immunohematology; evaluate specimen acceptability; describe blood group genetics, characteristics of the blood group systems, and the principles of immunology as they relate to immunohematology; list the requirements for the donation of blood; and describe the preparation, storage, and use of blood components; evaluate laboratory test results; select additional procedures to be performed; correlate test results with patient conditions; and describe the principles of and perform routine blood bank tests.

\ Specific learning objectives for each section and each laboratory exercise are distributed as part of the lecture/lab handouts.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
\ Academic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of the college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Amarillo College Board policies. Academic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to, cheating on a test/quiz/assignment, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating shall include:

\ Copying from another student's test/assignment paper.
\ Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test/assignment (ex: notes, books, etc).
\ Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test/assignment without permission from the test/assignment administrator/instructor.
\ Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an administered/unadministered test/assignment.
\ The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the administered/unadministered test/assignment.
\ Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one's self, to take a test/assignment.
\ Bribing another person to obtain an administered/unadministered test/assignment or information about an administered/unadministered test/assignment.

\ Plagiarism shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another's work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one's own written work.

\ Collusion shall be defined as the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements.

\ WORK ETHICS
\ Amarillo College and the Medical Laboratory Technology program are committed to developing knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in students so that they can obtain entry-level employment and advance in their chosen profession. Great measures are taken to ensure that the curriculum is updated and that equipment is purchased and kept at industry level, as much as possible. Program Advisory committees meet annually to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of the local medical community as well as the program's national accrediting agency.

\ We are committed to providing these things to ensure that a graduate has the skills and knowledge to obtain and advance in their chosen profession. Therefore, professional education must address more than academic and skills training in order to meet this challenge. Business and industry state that their greatest need is for employees who possess strong work ethics. Therefore, we accept the challenge of providing not only academic and hands-on training but also work ethics training to students. The work ethics program is important because it provides the link between academic knowledge, skills training and successful employment in the workforce. The program focuses on those behaviors expected in a professional environment.

\ The following work ethics have been identified as being most important to professional employers, and will be covered and evaluated on a weekly basis, each semester, throughout the program:

\ Attendance
\ Character
\ Teamwork
\ Appearance
\ Attitude
\ Productivity
\ Organization
\ Communication
\ Cooperation
\ Respect

\ NOTE: If a student is absent during a scheduled lecture/lab period, he/she cannot be awarded points for work ethics during that missed lecture/lab period.

\ CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PAGERS
\ Cellular telephones and pagers are disruptive during lecture and lab sessions. Cellular telephones and pagers should be turned-off during class time, or set on vibrate or "blink" during class time. If the student anticipates an emergency during class time, they should leave the number for the Student Services Office with their contact. The number is 371-5300.

\ Text/Instant Messaging is NOT permitted when lectures and labs are in session. It is disruptive and disrespectful to fellow students and the course instructor. Students who are caught engaging in either of these will be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to:

\ Being asked to leave class for the remainder of the day
\ Mandatory conference with the Assistant Dean of Career and Technical Programs
\ Conference with the Dean of Students and a permanent entry in the student's official program record
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\ The ONLY exception that will be made is if the student has discussed the situation with their instructor beforehand, and ONLY for emergency purposes.

\ GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems through the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Program Director (Jan Martin), the Dean of Health Sciences (Mark Rowh), Vice President of of Academic Affairs (Dr Russell Lowery-Hart), and the College President (Dr Paul Matney), IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

The lecture and laboratory components of this course will be weighted as follows:

Lecture = 75% of the total grade

Lab = 15% of the total grade

Work Ethics = 10% of the total grade

The grading scale used for this course is as follows:

A = 90.0% - 100.0% of the total points possible for the course

B = 80.0% - 89.9% of the total points possible for the course

C = 70.0% - 79.9% of the total points possible for the course

F = 69.9% or less of the total points possible for the course

NOTE: A grade of 'D' is not possible

Examinations and quizzes may not be made up. Students will be given each unit exam and final exam in class.

Students are not allowed to make up the labs. The study questions for each lab are due the day the lab is performed, if that lab is missed the study questions will only be worth half the original points.

Major examinations will be given over the lecture and reading material. A comprehensive final will be given at the end of this course. Quizzes may be given, announced or unannounced, at any time, so the student is advised to complete all assignments in a timely manner in order to be successful on quizzes. No credit will be given for assignments, notebooks, etc..., turned in after the specified date. A total accumulative point system is used to calculate the final grade average and is comprised of the following:

1. eNotebooks are worth a possible total of 50 points.

2. Major Lecture Examinations (100 points possible per exam)

3. Lab procedures and study questions (10-25 points, possible)

4. Quizzes (10-25 points possible, each)

5. Work Ethics: (0 - 10 possible per class day, based on work ethic discussions, assignments, and student demonstration of positive work ethic qualities, as evaluated by their instructor(s)

There are two final exams:

1. A Lecture exam that consists of 150 multiple choice questions and is worth 150 points.

2. A Lab Pracical that is worth 200 points.

INCOMPLETES
Incompletes are granted only for emergency situations such as hospitalization of the student just prior to the final exam, serious injury to the student on the day of the final exam, etc. Incompletes will not be granted for situations involving vacation plans, transportation difficulties, appointments, etc. Students who need to request an incomplete must do so prior to the scheduled time of the final exam with appropriate documentation given to the instructor.

DROPPING/WITHDRAWING FROM CLASSES
No administrative drops/withdrawals will be initiated by program officials. It is the responsibility of each student to drop or withdraw from a course. Students can drop a course via WebAdvisor, and must do so prior to the last day to drop/withdraw as posted on the Amarillo College Master Calendar. Students should be aware that failure to attend class does NOT result in being automatically dropped from a course, and WILL result in a grade of “F”.

Students should be advised that they may repeat a MLAB course only one time, and may repeat no more than two courses while enrolled in the program. The term “repeat” shall be interpreted to mean re-enrollment following withdrawal, drop or an unsatisfactory grade from a class. Students who are forced to completely withdraw from the college during a given semester may re-apply for admission to the program. Once the student has actually begun the program, he/she must complete all MLAB major courses within 36 months.

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Attendance is included in the Work Ethic grade throughout the course which is a component of the overall grade for this course. Attendance includes arriving for class late and leaving early.

Calendar

MLAB 2573: Immunology/Immunohematology Course Schedule Tentative Outline and Reading Schedule (Labs subject to change depending on availability and shipment of supplies):
Week	Day	Lecture		Lab	Exams		Assignment
Week 1	Monday	NO CLASS – Martin Luther King Day
	Wednesday	Ch 1: An Overview of Immunology, Ch 2: Antigens and Antibodies, Ch 8: Basic Serologic Laboratory Technique Ch 9: Point-of-Care Testing		Lab: Lab Safety and Infection Control
Week 2	Monday	Ch 3: Granulocytes and Monocytes Ch 4: Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells, Ch 5: Soluble Mediators of the Immune System	Lab #1: Landsteiner Lab		Unit 1 Exam (Ch 1-2 & 8-9) 10 am		Study questions for Lab #1
	Wednesday	Ch 10: Agglutination Methods, Ch 11: Electrophoresis Techniques		Lab #2 Serial Dilutions			Study questions for Lab #2
Week 3	Monday	Ch 16: A Primer on Vaccines Ch 17: Streptococcal Infections Ch 18: Syphilis		Lab #3: Antigen-Antibody Specificity Reactions	Unit 2 Exam (Ch 3-5 & 10-11) 10 am		Study questions for Lab #3
	Wednesday	Ch 19: Vector-Borne Diseases Ch 12: Labeling Techniques in Immunoassay		Lab #4: Direct Antiglobulin Test			Study questions for Lab #4
Week 4	Monday	Ch 21: Cytomegalovirus Ch 22: Infectious Mononucleosis Ch 23: Viral Hepatitis		Lab #5: Radial immunodiffusion	Unit 3 Exam (Ch 16-19 & 12) 10 am		Study questions for Lab # 5 & 6
	Wednesday	Ch 24: Rubella Infection Ch 25: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome		Lab #6 CRP Lab #7: Infectious Mononucleosis Lab #8: Rheumatoid Arthritis			Study questions for Lab # 7 & 8
Week 5	Monday	26: Hypersensitivity Reactions Ch 27: Immunoproliferative Disorders Ch 28: Autoimmune Disorders		Lab #9: Ouchterlony technique	Unit 4 Exam (Ch 21-25) 10 am		Study questions for Lab # 9 &10
	Wednesday	Ch 29: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Ch 30: Rheumatoid Arthritis		Lab #10: RPR			Study questions for Lab # 11 & 12
Week 6	Monday	Ch 31: Solid Organ Transplantation Ch 32: Bone Marrow Transplantation Ch 33: Tumor Immunology		Lab #11: HIV Simulation	Unit 5 Exam (Ch 26-30) 10 am		Study questions for Lab # 13
	Wednesday	Ch 13: Automated Procedures Ch 14: Molecular Techniques		Lab Practical
Week 7	Monday	Ch 1: Red Cell and Platelet Preservation: Historical Perspectives, Review of Metabolism (pages 1-21)		Lab #1 Calibrating the Centrifuge Lab #2: Cell Suspension Lab #3: Grading Agglutination Reactions	Immuno Final Exam Comprehensive Given Monday of Week 7 at 10 am.
	Wednesday	Ch 2: Basic Genetics (pages 26-42)					Study questions for Lab 1-3
Week 8	Monday	Ch 3: Fundamentals of Immunology (pages 45-74)		Lab #4: ABO Forwarding Typing
	Wednesday	Ch 5: The Antiglobulin Test (pages 101-115)		Lab #4 cont.	Unit 1 Exam (Ch 1-3 & 5) Wednesday at 1 pm		Study questions for Lab #4
Spring Break
Week 9	Monday	Ch 6: The ABO Blood Group System (pages 119-146)		Lab #5: ABO Reverse Typing			Study questions for Lab #5
	Wednesday	Ch 6 cont.		Lab #6 ABO Discrepancies			Study questions for Lab #6
Week 10	Monday	Ch 7: The Rh Blood Group System (pages 149-169)		Lab #7: Rh Blood Group Typing			Study questions for Lab #7
	Wednesday	Ch 12: Other Technologies and Automation (pages 273-285)		Lab #7 cont
Week 11	Monday	Ch 8: Blood Group Terminology and the Other Blood Groups (pages 172-212)		Lab #8: Antibody Screening		Unit 2 Exam (Ch 6-7 and 12) Monday 10 am	Study questions for Lab #8
	Wednesday	Ch 8 cont.		Lab #8 cont.
Week 12	Monday	Ch 9: Detection and Identification of Antibodies (pages 216-236)		Lab #9: Compatibility Testing			Study questions for Lab #9
	Wednesday	Ch 10: Pretransfusion Testing		Lab #9 cont.
Week 13	Monday	Ch 13: Donor Screening and Component Preparation (pages 289-327)		Lab #10: Direct Antiglobulin Testing		Unit 3 Exam (Ch 8-10) Monday 10 am	Study questions for Lab #10
	Wednesday	Ch 13 cont.		Lab #11: Fetal Bleed – KB Stain			Study questions for Lab #11
Week 14	Monday	Ch 15: Transfusion Therapy (pages 352-365)		Mock Practical (1 DAT, 1 Crossmatch, and 1 Antibody ID)
	Wednesday	Ch 16: Adverse Effects of Blood Transfusion (pages 367-388)		Mock Practical (1 DAT, 1 Crossmatch, and 1 Antibody ID)
Week 15	Monday	Ch 19: Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN)		Practical (1 DAT, 1 Crossmatch, and 1 Antibody ID)		Unit 4 Exam (Ch 13, 15-16) Monday 10 am
	Wednesday	Ch 20: Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemias		Practical (1 DAT, 1 Crossmatch, and 1 Antibody ID)
Week 16						Final Exam Monday May

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