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  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce students to advanced topics in clinical chemistry in relation to instrumentation, diagnostic testing and its correlation to disease states, and method correlation and validation. Students will demonstrate the ability to describe principles and applications required for the entry level laboratory scientist. Prerequisite: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) certification or completion of an AS degree in MLT within the past 5 years.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Advanced hematology principles and techniques prepare students for practice in the clinical laboratory. This course will focus on advanced topics of hematology, focusing on normal and abnormal erythrocytes in relation to assessment, and disease correlation. Prerequisite: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) certification or completion of an AS degree in MLT within the past 5 years.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The Medical Laboratory Sciences program prepares students for a variety of graduate degrees and careers in laboratory medicine. This course is designed to help students investigate career and education opportunities after becoming a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist and also provides students with a cumulative review to ensure mastery of content. Prerequisite: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) certification or completion of an AS degree in MLT within the past 5 years.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced hematology principles and techniques prepare students for practice in the clinical laboratory. Topics include leukopoiesis, FAB Leukemia classification, leukocyte dyscrasias, lymphomas, hemostasis and coagulopathies. Laboratory will focus on abnormal smears, cytochemistry, normal and leukemic bone marrow evaluations, and coagulation mixing studies and factor assays related to clinical disease states. Prerequisites: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) certification or completion of an AS degree in medical laboratory technician within last 5 years.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Principles of molecular technology used in clinical laboratories. Laboratory experiences include cytogenetics, nucleic acid extraction, hybridization, detection, amplification, sequencing, microarrays, and in-situ hybridization. Emphasis is on the areas of the clinical laboratory that use molecular techniques related to genetics, oncology, infectious disease, and identity testing for forensic and transplant purposes. Prerequisites: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) certification or completion of an AS degree in medical laboratory technician within last 5 years.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Principles of immunology theory, blood group systems, genetics, and immunohematology techniques. Procedures including evaluation of blood samples, pretransfusion compatibility testing, and transfusion reactions are studied. Serologic testing and problem-solving in antibody identification and complex procedures are stressed. Laboratory emphasizes modern practices, resolution of compatibility problems and advanced antibody identification methods.Prerequisites: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) certification or completion of an AS degree in medical laboratory technician within last 5 years.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focus is on underlying mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, host responses to infectious disease and clinical diagnosis procedures. Emphasis is on detailed mechanisms of infection, pathogenesis, and major discoveries and technologies in medical microbiology. Current issues in public and global health, epidemiology, bioterrorism, biotechnology and vaccination programs will be studied. Prerequisite: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) certification or completion of an AS degree in medical laboratory technician within past 5 years.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Topics which involve the interface of molecular biology with societal issues, such as AIDS, genetic screening and recreational drugs, are presented by faculty from the molecular biology department and other departments. After these presentations, students discuss the issues in a debate format. Grading is based on attendance as well as participation in discussions.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Introduces students to the latest advances in the field of genetic engineering. Students will learn the relationship between genes, genomes and gene function and how biologists alter genes to modify organisms. The influence of gene modification technology on science, human society, and ecosystems will be discussed,
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fundamental concepts in molecular biology are applied towards critical evaluation of scientific evidence, claims, and varying viewpoints on current issues in genetic engineering and synthetic biology. Exciting but controversial recent advancements include reconstructing ancient genomes, redesigning genetic circuits, engineering novel genetic codes, and creating synthetic life. (Offered fall semesters).