-
Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
-
University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
-
About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
-
Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
-
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
-
Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
-
Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
-
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Header & Footer
University of Galway
Course Module Information
Course Modules
MI5105: DNA and Immuno Diagnostic Technology
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
This course provides a comprehensive overview for students of the fundamental principles of immuno and molecular diagnostics. Topics to be covered include: introduction to antibodies and their properties; ELISA and Western blot based processes for diagnostics; FACS analysis for diagnostic purposes with examples; Nucleic acid structure and function, genetics, introduction to nucleic acid isolation and amplification techniques used in infectious disease diagnosis in the clinical setting.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the principles of antibody-based diagnostic systems
- Understand the concepts of validation and quality control as applied to antibody based analytical systems
- Apply knowledge of cellular structure and function, especially DNA and RNA, to molecular diagnostic procedures
- Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of nucleic acid extraction, resolution and detection
- Evaluate the most commonly utilized molecular diagnostic testing protocols
- Demonstrate a wide, effective and critical reading of current relevant scientific literature and be conversant in the current trends and future possibilities for both immuno and molecular diagnostics
Assessments
- Written Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- THOMAS BARRY:
Research Profile |
Email
- CYRIL CARROLL:
Research Profile |
Email
Reading List
- "Janeway's Immunobiology" by Kenneth Murphy
ISBN: 9780815342434.
Publisher: Garland Science - "Nucleic Acid Diagnostics:Molecular Diagnostics: Current Research and Applications" by Jim Huggett and Justin O'Grady
ISBN: 9781908230416.
Publisher: Caister Academic Press
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.