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Description of Courses
The following is a list of courses offered by the CLS/MT Program:
I--course given during the first semester II--course given during the second semester SS--summer school cr--number of credit hours per semester P--prerequisite(s) con reg--concurrent registration cons inst--consent of instructor See the College of Letters and Science Bulletin-for courses which are not described below.
102 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science.
I; 1 cr. Overview of medical technology and survey of specialty areas within the profession. P: Open to Fr.
310 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Procedures.
II or SS; 2 cr. Use or application of appropriate safety policies and procedures required for working in clinical or research laboratories. Proper collection of body fluids for analytical assessment; basic physician office laboratory testing procedures. P: Zoology 101, 102 & Chem 103.
404 Principles of Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation I.
II; 3 cr (B-I). The basic electronic and computer principles used to build clinical laboratory instrumentation are discussed. Emphasis is placed on amplification of signals, digital logic, and computer control of instrumentation. P: Math 112 and 113 or 114.
514 Hemostasis and Coagulation.
II; 2 cr (B-D). Platelet function, coagulation factors and study of hemorrhagic disorders. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
515 Clinical Hematology I.
I ; 3cr. The origin, morphology, and function of normal hematopoietic cells; peripheral blood and body fluids are assessed for red cell mass, hemoglobin content, quantity of blood cells, and white cell identification. Correlation of laboratory data with normal metabolic processes. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
516 Clinical Hematology II.
II ; 3 cr. Continuation of Clinical Hematology I; principles and procedures to identify abnormal hematopoietic cells according to degree of maturation. Correlation of laboratory data with metabolic processes and disease states. P: CLS 515 or cons inst.
520 Selection, Evaluation and Control of Laboratory Methods.
II; 3 cr. Selection of diagnostic tests, evaluation of measurement procedures, including statistical analysis of experiments, and procedures for quality control of measurements. P: CLS classification or const. Inst.
525 Clinical Chemistry I.
I ; 3 cr. Principles and procedures used to measure selected clinical chemistry analytes and hormones and the correlation of laboratory data with metabolic processes and disease states. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
526 Clinical Chemistry II.
II ; 3 cr. Continuation of Clinical Chemistry I; Principles and procedures to measure selected clinical chemistry analytes, therapeutic drugs, drugs of abuse, and the correlation of laboratory with metabolic processes and disease states. P: CLS 525 or cons inst.
535 Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Disease I.
I ; 3 cr. Principles and practices of microbiology in the diagnosis and therapy of infectious diseases in human. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
536 Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases II.
II ; 3 cr. Continuation of Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases I; principles and practices of mycology, virology and parasitology in the diagnosis and therapy of infectious diseases in humans. P: CLS 535 or cons inst.
550 Clinical Immunohematology
I; 3 cr. Study of human blood groups, Rh factors; pre-transfusion testing, antibodies, transfusion reactions and problem solving. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
560 Clinical Immunology and Applied Techniques
I; 3 cr (B-I). The structure and function of the human immune system. Concepts and theories of the immune response. Principles and procedures of antigen-antibody reactions, immunochemical techniques with emphasis on clinical application in the evaluation of the immune status and the diagnosis of infections diseases and immune disorders. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
570 Molecular diagnostics
Variable; 2 cr. Principles and laboratory skills required to apply molecular biology techniques to disease diagnosis. P: BmolChem 503/504, CLS classification or cons inst.
575 Clinical Laboratory Science Practicum
I or II ; 1-6 cr. A practicum experience with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge and training and acquire additional skills in an actual clinical laboratory science setting. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
620 Management Seminar
I ; 1 cr. Management philosophy and procedures as they relate to the function of a clinical laboratory. Topics addressed include: organizational hierarchy, leadership styles, budgetary decision making, personnel and ethical issues, and communication techniques. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
640 Current Issues Seminar
II ; 1 cr. Current and emerging issues that impact on the clinical laboratory scientist, federal legislation, health care delivery systems, advances in testing techniques, etc. P: CLS classification or cons inst.
699 Directed Study
I or II or SS; 1-3 cr. Content varies. Directed study under the direction of individual faculty members. P: Cons inst.
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May 30, 2008
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