| 200. Basic
Laboratory Techniques in Medical Laboratory Sciences
First semester. Three credits. One 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour laboratory
period. Open only to students in the Medical Laboratory Science Programs.
Introduction to diagnostic genetic sciences, diagnostic molecular technologies,
cytotechnology and medical technology, microscopy, laboratory safety, medical
terminology, staining theory and technique, hematopoiesis, phlebotomy,
laboratory equipment and volumetrics, quality assurance, interdisciplinary
case studies. |
| 206. Anatomy
and Physiology for the Medical Laboratory Sciences
First semester. Two 1-1/2-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory
period. Prerequisite: CHEM 128Q; and two of the following four courses:
BIOL 103, BIOL 107, BIOL 108, PNB 264; one of which may be taken concurrently.
Open only to students in the Medical Laboratory Science Programs; others
with consent of instructor. Not open for credit for students who have passed
PNB 265.
A systemic approach to the study of anatomy and physiology specific
to the Medical Laboratory Sciences. The structure and function of each
organ system will be discussed. |
| 208. Immunology
for the Medical Laboratory Sciences
Second semester. Three credits. Three hours of lecture. Recommended
preparation MT 210 or MCB 229 which may be taken concurrently. Open only
to students in the Medical Laboratory Sciences Programs; others with consent
of the instructor.
Mechanisms of innate and acquired immunity, antigen-antibody interactions,
function of the human immune system in normal and diseased states. |
| 298. Special Topics
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: The
completion of all Lower Division requirements in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Application of the scientific method of inquiry to planning, implementing,
evaluating and reporting a study of a problem related to the medical laboratory. |
| 299. Independent
Study for Undergraduates
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent
of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
This course is designed primarily for students who wish to extend their
knowledge in some specialized area in the field of cytology, diagnostic
genetic sciences, clinical laboratory medicine or medical technology. |