MEDFL5170 – Flow Cytometry in medical research
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
MEDFL5170 is a comprehensive course in flow cytometry for all flow cytometry users. The course covers the basic principles and applications, as well as experimental design and advanced high-parameter flow cytometry. During the course the students will get training in hands-on data analysis and FCM case studies (group work). In addition, the students will present possible/planned/applied use of FCM in their project for discussion and feedback.
Learning outcome
After having completed the course, the students will understand how flow cytometers work, and which parameters are important to consider for obtaining optimal results. They will learn how to design robust FCM experiments and the inclusion of relevant controls for different assays. The students will get insight into labeling procedures and important applications for medical research and diagnostics. The students will be introduced to advanced high-parameter flow cytometry, both panel design and execution. They will get familiar with FCM data, and analysis with conventional and algorithm-based analysis (e.g. clustering/dimensionality reduction).
Admission to the course
The course is reserved for students at the Medical Student Research Programme at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, UiO.
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Formal prerequisite knowledge
Basic knowledge of cell biology is required.
Recommended previous knowledge
Experience with or planned use of flow cytometry is recommended for maximum learning outcome.
Overlapping courses
- 4 credits overlap with MF9170 – Flow Cytometry in medical research.
- 3 credits overlap with MEDFL5170 – Flow Cytometry in medical research.
- 3 credits overlap with MF9170 – Flow Cytometry in medical research.
Teaching
The course will take place over five full days, and consists of lectures, student presentations, hands-on data analysis and group exercises.
Students have to participate in at least 80 % of the teaching to be allowed to take the exam. Attendance will be registered.
Examination
A written exam will be given at the end of this course.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English. You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
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