| Courses in Dept of Biological Sciences |
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Graduate Courses |
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| Professional Block Courses |
| BIOL 411P Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, and Waived Testing 2 credits. Web assisted. Introduction to the theory and procedures for the practice of phlebotomy and simple clinical testing. Part of Clinical Laboratory Science Core Curriculum, also suited for other health care providers. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F |
| BIOL 411Q Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science 2 credits. Introduction to current terminology, regulations, concepts of quality control, handling of blood borne pathogens, chemical safety, predictive value theory, regulatory agencies and standard laboratory practice. Part of the core CLS curriculum and suitable for other health care providers and professions. F |
| BIOL g411D Clinical Microbiology I 3 credits. Study and identification of medically important bacteria, viruses, fungi, chlamydiae, rickettsiae, and parasites as applicable to laboratory and infection control settings. PREREQ: BIOL 235 or BIOL 221 or equivalent, and permission of instructor. F |
| BIOL g411E* Clinical Microbiology II 3 credits. Advanced topics in clinical microbiology, including application of laboratory techniques to the identification and evaluation of medically important pathogens, and correlations with disease states. PREREQ: BIOL 411D, admitted to CLS Internship. S |
| BIOL g411F Clinical Hematology 3 credits. Theoretical and applied aspects of clinical hematology and hemostasis with emphasis on recognition and correlation of abnormal laboratory observations with pathological conditions. Graduate students will prepare, conduct and evaluate case study sessions. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F |
| BIOL g411G* Critical Analysis of Laboratory Values 3 credits. Evaluation of clinical laboratory values with emphasis on advanced methods, specialized statistics, algorithm building, and clinical correlations. PREREQ: Permission of the instructor. S |
| BIOL 411V Immunology and Transfusion Medicine 3 credits. Practical aspects of immunology with emphasis on pathological conditions and laboratory practice. Theoretical considerations of major blood groups with respect to transfusion therapy. Oral and written project presentation required for graduate credit. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F |
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| BIOL g411I* Immunology/Serology/Immunohematology II 3 credits. Advanced topics in immunology/serology/immunohematology. Application of laboratory techniques to the identification and evaluation of antibodies and antigens. Emphasis on transfusion therapy. PREREQ: BIOL 411V, admitted to CLS Internship. S |
| BIOL g411J Clinical Chemistry 3 credits. Theoretical and applied aspects of chemistry with emphasis on test development, validation, and use in diagnosis and management of pathological conditions. Graduate students will prepare, conduct and evaluate discussion sessions. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F |
| BIOL g411K* Molecular Biology Laboratory Methods 3 credits. Molecular biological techniques necessary for the understanding of research and diagnostics. Specific skills include DNA purification, amplification, cloning, manipulation, analysis, sequencing expression of cloned genes, and computer bioinformatic analysis of this information. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S |
| BIOL g411M Clinical Laboratory Research 1-3 credits. Individual theory and application of related topics associated with the clinical laboratory. PREREQ: Permission of instructor; admitted to CLS Internship. S |
| BIOL 411N* Clinical Laboratory Site Experience variable credits (a minimum of 6 credits are required). Structured clinical experiences at a minimum of two medical facilities. PREREQ: Permission of instructor; admitted to CLS Internship. F, S, Su |
| BIOL g411S Laboratory Analysis and Management 3 credits. Advanced principals of current quality control, personnel, financial and regulatory issues, laboratory information systems, management and Education. Student presentations will be required. Students taking the course for graduate credit will develop, complete and present a project. S |
* - require official acceptance into the Clinical Laboratory Program.
g - course is available for graduate credit. |
| Graduate Level CLS Courses |
| BIOL 640 - Advanced Topics in Clinical Hematology (1-4 Credits). Current research and practice in hematology including molecular approaches to diagnosis and treatment and stem cell therapy. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. |
| BIOL 641 - Advanced Topics in Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine (1-4 Credits). Current research and practice in immunology and transfusion medicine including molecular approaches for diagnosis and treatment. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. |
| BIOL 642 - Advanced Topics in Clinical Chemistry (1-4 Credits). Current research and practice in clinical chemistry including innovative instrumentation and molecular diagnostics. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. |
| BIOL 643 - Advanced Topics in Clinical Lab Education (1-4 Credits). Curriculum design and evaluation in the clinical laboratory setting. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. |
| BIOL 670 - Selected Topics in Microbiology (1-4 Credits). Detailed study of selected areas of microbiology. Course content will vary with current demand. |
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