Course Title: Immunology and Hematology
Campus Course Code: MT 5330
Campus: UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Program: Blood Bank Technology
Course Description
The fundamental aspects of the immune response and hematology are covered in this course. Topics include the cells and tissues of the immune system, the nature of antigens and antibodies and their interactions, complement, and transplantation. The histocompatibility antigens, nomenclature, relationship to transfusion, and transplantation are presented. Hematology includes discussion on hemoglobin structure and function, abnormal hemoglobin and red cell membrane defects, hemostasis, and platelet and white blood cell structure, function, and disorders. The principles of red cell destruction are introduced and related to hemolytic anemias. Emphasis is placed on application of immunologic concepts to immunohematology. (This course is a prerequisite or co-requisite for all subsequent courses.)
Materials
To see a complete list of materials needed for this course, as well as any important notes and instructions provided by the instructor, visit the UTTC Book Lists.
Credits:3
Level:Graduate
Faculty
Marie Holub
mholub@bloodsystems.org
602-996-2396