Haematology & Transfusion Science II

SCI 8004SEF

Course Guide

HAEMATOLOGY & TRANSFUSION SCIENCE II

SCI 8004SEF

Course Guide

HAEMATOLOGY & TRANSFUSION SCIENCE II

Course Start Date

Spr 2026

Course Level

Postgraduate

Length in Terms

1 term

Credits

3

Language

English

Fees ($) (including lab fees)

Details

Future Terms

Quota and Schedule

Course Start Date	Course Level	Length in Terms	Credits	Language	Fees ($) (including lab fees)	Future Terms
Spr 2026	Postgraduate	1 term	3	English	Details

Quota and Schedule

Course Coordinator:

Lee Yuen-chi, MCM, MSc, CSci, Reg. MLT (HK)

Lectures will be scheduled on weekday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.

Aims

This course integrates advanced theory of haematology, including normal erythropoiesis, thrombosis and leucocyte, practical application, technical performance and evaluation of haematological and procedures. Students will learn how to identify various types of blood cells and develop ability in haematological techniques conducted in haematology laboratories, including blood collection procedures, complete blood count, blood grouping, blood films, differential count, and staining methods for microscopy. The course will also provide an extended understanding on haemostatic mechanism and the principles of the human blood groups, their classification, genetics, biochemical and serological characteristics.

Contents

The course covers the following topics:

Topics 1. Blood diseases

Etiology, classification, molecular defects and pathogenesis of leukaemias
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders
Disorders of red cell metabolism, hemoglobin and red cell membrane
Application of integrated approaches for differential diagnosis of the blood diseases

Topics 2.Hemostatic disorders

Immune, congenital, and molecular defects of bleeding disorders such as hemophilia
Inherited thrombophilia, antiphospholipid syndrome
Platelet disorders

Topics 3.Blood transfusion

Molecular basis of blood group antigens
Special issues in blood transfusion

Topics 4. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Recent developments and applications of stem cell
Cord blood transplantation

Learning support

Two hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial sessions are adopted for each teaching week.

Assessment

Course assessment includes continuous assessment and a final examination. Continuous assessment includes assignments and case reports.

Continuous assessment
- Written assignment(s)
  Students are required to submit written assignment(s). Written assignment(s) are used to assess students' learning on theoretical knowledge, allowing them to reflect and identify areas for improvement in studying this course.
- Case report(s)
  Students are required to submit a case report. The case study will provide students with the opportunity to provide practice in applying knowledge.
Written examination
The final examination will be a three-hour closed-book examination.

Set book(s)

There is no textbook for the course. Major references will be used instead. Instructor will provide lecture notes and other necessary learning materials.