Basic Course in Flow Cytometry
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 5
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- HUIMM307
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Aim
Basic introduction to flow cytometry. The theoretical part of the course should enable the students to understand applications for flow cytometry. In addition, the student will have hands-on training in analyzing flow cytometry data during the practical data analysis part of the course which will be introduced in seminars by the course leaders.
Content
Theoretical part:
- The course leaders will give a theoretical introduction to flow cytometry and some of the most common applications.
- Practical part: Hands-on data analysis training for both conventional and spectral flow cytometry
Practical part:
- Hands-on data analysis training for both conventional and spectral flow cytometry
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course HUIMM307 the student is able to/has:
Knowledge
- understanding for basic applications for flow cytometry
- knowledge on which and how many different fluorochromes one can use on a given flow cytometer
- to evaluate the quality of flow cytometry data
Skills
- plan and perform basic experiments using flow cytometry
- quality control and analysis of flow cytometry data
- present flow cytometry data in a scientific way
Competence
- understanding of basic flow cytometry
- understanding as to why to use flow cytometry in a certain research question
- interpret basic flow cytometry data
- understanding as to why to use flow cytometry in a certain research question
- interpret basic flow cytometry data
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Spring
There is no direct registration in this course, but each person that would like to attend has to contact Brith Bergum as there is a limited number of places.
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Basic knowledge on apoptosis and cell cycle.
Experience with basic laboratory techniques such as pipetting and centrifugation.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Access to the Course
The course will only be given if at least 4 students register for the course, and is limited to 10 students.
Course-coordinator decides who can participate.
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Reading List
Flow cytometry - A Basic Introduction,
Wiki version; Michael Ormerod.
Course Evaluation
Examination Support Material
Course Coordinator
Course Administrator
Department
Bergen Research School in Inflammation, Broegelmann Research Laboratory,
Department of Clinical Science.