Page 121 - Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

MIC2017: Haematology (Core: 3 Credit hours)

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the formation and functions of blood cells as well abnormalities and pathologies that
could arise.
2. Identify differences between physiologically normal and pathological blood cells.
3. Recognize different types of laboratory tests involved in haematology and transfusion
medicine.

Course Synopsis

This course introduces students to the science of blood, in terms of types and appearances of blood
cells, the formation of blood cells, abnormalities that may arise, and the differences between
normal physiological blood morphology and functions and pathological situations.

Reference Texts

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1. Hoffbrand, V., & Moss, P. (2019). Hoffrand’s Essential Haematology (8 Edition). Wiley-
Blackwell.
2. Bain, B., Bates, I., Laffan, M. A. (2016). Dacie and Lewis Practical Haematology
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(12 Edition). Elsevier.

Course Coordinator

Dr. Nur’Ain Salehen

nurain_36@um.edu.my
03-79674902

Course Assessment

Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (60%) and a Final Exam (40%)

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