101. Orientation to Medical Laboratory Sciences. 2 credits. Introduction to the role, ethics, conduct, certification, education, employment, and fundamental knowledge and skills related to medical laboratory science. F

234. Human Parasitology. 2 credits. Physiological aspects of human parasites, their symbiotic host parasite relationships and clinical diagnostic techniques. S, D

234L. Human Parasitology Laboratory. 1 credit. Laboratory methods for the identification and diagnosis of human parasites. S, D

238. Computer and Statistical Application in Clinical Laboratory Science. 2 credits. Clinical applications of modern information o systems, terminology, work processing, data base, spread sheet and statistical analysis including normal nd binomial distribution, t-tests, chi square tests, analysis of variance, linear regression and correlation. S

301. Immunology. 2 credits. Principles of clinical immunology focusing on cellular and molecular nature of antigens and immunoglobulin, the immune response, immunogenetics, and immune mediated disease. S, D

325. Hematology. 3 credits. Identification of normal and abnormal blood cells in various hematological disorders. Theory and application of hematology procedures. Theory and mechanisms of hemostasis. F, D

325L. Hematology Laboratory. 2 credits. Corequisite: CLS 325. Morphologic examination of blood and bone marrow and laboratory testing used in hematological study. F, SS

336. Laboratory Calculations. 1 credit. Calculations used in the clinical laboratory including measurement systems, dilutions, graphing, solution chemistry, statistics of quality control and research interpretation. F, D

393. Immunohematology/Immunology Laboratory. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Biol 150 and 151. Corequisite: CLS 301. Theory and practical application of laboratory investigations of immunology serology, and immunohematology. S

394. Medical Microbiology. 2 credits. Medically important microorganisms are identified using a wide variety of clinical techniques. Included in the discussion will be susceptibility studies and the correlation of the presence of microorganisms to health and disease. S, D

470. Clinical Immunohematology I. 1 credit. Practical application of modern transfusion techniques., component therapy, and quality assurance. SS

471. Clinical Chemistry, Theory, Principles, Procedures and Correlations. 2 credits. Theories and principles of clinical chemistry procedures are discussed as well as how the results of these procedures correlate to health and disease. SS

472. Clinical Laboratory I. 1 credit. Theory and practice of phlebotomy in the clinical setting, specimen processing, review of state and federal regulations, safety and biohazard compliance, interpersonal relationship skills. SS

473. Clinical Hemostasis. 2 credits. Physiologic mechanisms of normal human hemostasis as well as hereditary and acquired defects. Laboratory techniques performed and discussed are screening tests and specific assays for abnormalities, procedures to monitor therapeutic measures and practice and maintenance of current instrumentation. SS

474. Clinical Microscopy and Urinalysis 2 credits. Theory, techniques and practice of microscopy and urinalysis with emphasis on identification of elements in the sediment. SS

475. Clinical Body Fluids. 1 credit. Overview of the theory and practice in manual procedures of human body fluids. The body fluids to be discussed include: spinal, synovial and amniotic fluid, transudates and exudates, fecal specimens, gastric, sweat, and other body fluid secretions. SS

477. Clinical Immunohematology Theory. 1 credit. Theory of modern transfusion techniques, component therapy, and quality assurance. SS

478. Clinical Microbiology Theory and Laboratory. 2 credits. Groups of medically important bacteria are studied and correlated to laboratory practice in identification. Included in the discussion are antibiotic susceptibility testing, quality control, and methods of identification including rapid, automated, and traditional methods. SS

480. Clinical Immunohematology II. 2 credits. Applied theory and modern transfusion at the clinical affiliate. F

481. Clinical Chemistry I. 3 credits. Applied theory and practice in clinical chemistry at the clinical affiliate. F

482. Clinical Hematology I. 2 credits. Emphasis on interpretive correlation of hematology findings and pathophysiology. Topics of current interest and advances in hematology. F

483. Clinical Laboratory II. 1 credit. Techniques and practice in routine phlebotomy at the clinical affiliate. F

484. Clinical Microbiology I. 2 credits. Applied theory and practice in clinical microbiology at the clinical affiliate. F

485. Clinical Laboratory III. 1 credit. Observation, practice, or research in specialized areas or settings at the clinical affiliate. F

486. Clinical Immunology. 1 credit. Applied theory and practice in clinical immunology and serology at the clinical affiliate. F

487. Medical Mycology. 1 credit. Comparative morphology, physiology and pathogenicity of medically important fungi. Laboratory methods for identification emphasize interpretation and evaluation of results including the recognition of contaminating organisms. F

490. Financial and Quality Management of the Clinical Laboratory. 3 credits. A capstone course designed to provide senior students with the skills to manage a clinical laboratory. The course brings together previous content with a focus on laboratory profitability, quality management, and quality improvement. S, D

491. Clinical Chemistry II. 2 credits. Techniques and practice in clinical chemistry at the clinical affiliate. S

492. Clinical Immunohematology III. 2 credits. Techniques and modern transfusion practices at the clinical affiliate. S

493. Clinical Hematology III. 3 credits. Applied theory and practice in hematology at the clinical affiliate. S

495. Clinical Microbiology II. 2 credits. Techniques and practice in clinical microbiology at the clinical affiliate. S

CLS 502. Erythrocytes in Health and Disease. 2 credits. This course is the study of the erythrocyte. It includes discussions of the normal red cells with emphasis on molecular structure, molecular function, production and regulation. The course continues with studies of the molecular basis of the diseases of the erythrocyte. The role of the laboratory in the diagnosis of these conditions is stressed and current research tools are included. S

CLS 503. Leukocytes in Health and Disease. 2 credits. This course presents the normal and abnormal structure and function of each of the peripheral blood leukocytes. Emphasis is on the molecular level, light and electron microscopic evaluation and the role of the laboratory in diagnosis of each condition. S

CLS 504. Medical Microbiology for Laboratory Professionals. 2 credits. This course will cover the study of human pathogenic microbes including bacteriology, parasitology, virology, mycology and antimicrobial agents. The information presented will include beginning through advanced knowledge and include both traditional and molecular identification. F

CLS 505. Financial Management of the Clinical Laboratory. 2 credits. This course presents an overview for financial management of clinical laboratories. Students learn several basic financial operation concepts, how to evaluate productivity and how to manage salaries, wages and supply inventories for maximum cost containment. Students learn how to plan for capital expenditures, set laboratory fee rates and plan and implement a budget. S, F

CLS 506. Clinical Chemistry. 2 credits. This course addresses the complex and difficult problems that have arisen as a byproduct of the effort to make effective use of the resources of analytical chemistry in support of the practice of medicine. F

CLS 507. Immunohematology. 2 credits. A detailed study of the blood groups of man and laboratory aspects of blood banking with special reference to theoretical and clinical applications. S

CLS 508. Leadership and Conflict Resolution in the Health Sciences. 2 credits. The leadership portion will be discussion focused on developing personal and interpersonal leadership skills and on directing at the managerial and organization level through principle centered leadership. Some specific areas to be covered will be presentations and discussion on principle centered leadership, the PS Paradigm, improving listening skills, leading in healthcare organizations, missioning and co-missioning with organizations, and how to help organizations to become more embracive and adaptive to change. The conflict resolution portion will be an introduction to diagnosing and mediating conflict with discussions and examples of the traditional mediation process as well as transformative mediation. F, S

CLS 509. Laboratory Education Methodogies. F

CLS 510. Erythrocytes in Health and Disease Laboratory. 1 credit. Laboratory evaluation of disorders of erythrocytes are presented using a case study approach. Blood and bone marrow smears are provided for morphologic study. Selected special stains and procedures are performed and discussed. S

CLS 511. Leukocytes in Health and Disease Laboratory. 1 credit. This course is the study of the leukocyte. It includes discussions of the normal white cells with emphasis on molecular structure, molecular function, production and regulation. The course continues with studies of the molecular basis of the disease of the leukocyte. The role of the laboratory in the diagnosis of these conditions is stressed and current research tools are included. S

CLS 512. Immunohematology Laboratory. 1 credit. This lecture/laboratory course is intended for beginners or experienced medical technologists desiring a refresher course in immunohematology. The curriculum includes resolving ABO discrepancies, utilizing enhancement techniques for antibody identification, solving problems in compatibility testing, determining neonatal and obstetrical transfusion practices, and identifying new trends in blood banking. It is designed as a one week course with 40 contact hours including 10 hours of lecture and 30 hours of laboratory. S

CLS 513. Advanced Clinical Immunology for Laboratory Professionals. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. Broad array of topics which will stretch from introductory level immunology to the current research and applications of that research in the modern clinical laboratory. F

CLS 514. Computer Applications in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). 2 credit. This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of computer usage in Health Sciences. It will include hardware configuration, software applications in health care, and on-line searching and periodicals. Instruction will be primarily on-line and require specific computer requirements. F, S

CLS 515. Capstone Course in Clinical Laboratory Science. 2 credits. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 20 credits in the Clinical Laboratory Science Master of Science Program. The Capstone Course in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) provides the student with a number of tools that they can use in their leadership roles in the CLS profession. The student will learn basic facilitation skills for leading meetings and solving problems in the work place. S

CLS 516. Special Topics. 1 to 4 credits. Topical courses in laboratory medicine organized on a semester by semester basis.

CLS 517. Health Administration for the Clinical Laboratory Professional. 2 credits. Overview of the organization and financing of health care services including an examonation of the philosophical, political, and economic foundations underlying the U.S. health care system. Students also will be introduced to a myriad of health care administration resources and case studies, including decision tools for adopting new technology and quality improvement. F, S

CLS 518. Molecular Diagnostics. 2 credits An overview of specific molecular biology application in the laboratory and a discussion of cell biology, DNA chemistry, genetics, nucleic acid extraction and modification, blotting, polymerase chain reaction, and probes in relation to diagnostic investigations. S

CLS 519. Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. 1 credit Focused application of molecular techniques including operation of equipment, DNA extraction and measurement, blotting, polymerase chain reaction, and utilization of probes. F

CLS 520. Medical Microbiology Laboratory. 1 credit This course includes the structural, biochemical, and immunological identification of human pathogens and the elimination or confirmation of organisms utilized in biological terrorism. F

CLS 521. Seminar. 1 credit. F, S

CLS 591. Directed Study in Laboratory Medicine. 1 credit. Designed to meet the needs of individual students in laboratory medicine. Primarily for graduate students. F, S

CLS 997. Independent Study. 2 credits. The independent study is designed to require the student independently to investigate a topic related to the major field of study. S, F