| CLS 418 | Current Topics in Molecular Diagnostics | A study of the major issues impacting the current practice of molecular diagnostic sciences. |
| CLS 426 | Clinical Seminar II | Student presentations of case studies, new laboratory techniques, innovative management techniques, computer applications, new instr umentation, etc. |
| CLS 427 | Molecular Techniques I | Molecular clinical practicum in affiliated laboratories. |
| CLS 428 | Molecular Techniques II | Molecular clinical practicum in affiliated laboratories. |
| CLS 431 | Research II | A continuation of CLS 430 focusing on the principles, techniques, instrumentation, morphological evaluation, and laboratory assays for detecting biomarkers in a research laboratory. |
| CLS 450 | Professional Transition in Clinical Lab | This course will facilitate the clinical laboratory technician into the profession of clinical laboratory sciences. |
| HTL 300 | Introduction to Histology | An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the study of basic histology. The course will focus on the care and use of a microscope and basic tissue identification. Structure and identification of tissue systems and organs is emph... |
| HTL 305 | Basic Clinical Biochemistry | An introduction to the fundamental aspects of biochemistry with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function of the major classes of macromolecules in living systems. |
| HTL 310 | Medical Terminology | The study of basic medical terminology as it applies to the structure, function, and diseases of the human body. |
| HTL 320 | Histotechniques I | A systematic lecture and laboratory study of the theory and practical applications of tissue fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, microtomy, and routine staining. Students will learn the basic principles, components, and use of instruments i... |
| HTL 330 | Staining Techniques I | The theoretical and practical aspects of routine and special stains. Quality control of routine and special stains is also covered. Staining techniques for identifying nuclear and cytoplasmic structures, carbohydrates, and amyloid will be presented. |
| HTL 350 | Research Design and Statistics | A study of basic topics of research design and statistics. Special focus on critical review and techniques of applied research. |
| HTL 410 | Ethics and Professional Issues | An introduction to legal and ethical concepts, issues, and challenges affecting health care professionals |
| HTL 415 | Histopathology | A study of the microscopic and functional changes in selected tissues and organ systems due to injury and/or disease. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â |
| HTL 420 | Histotechniques II | A lecture and laboratory focusing on the theory and practical applications of routine and advanced techniques in histology such as: immunohistochemistry, enzyme histology, microwave technology, in situ hybridization and electron microscopy. Prerequis... |
| HTL 425 | Seminar | An overview of various topics in Histotechnology concluding with an independent project related to current or emerging technologies in the profession. |
| HTL 430 | Staining Techniques II | A continuation of routine and special stains with an emphasis on connective, muscle, and nerve tissues. Pigments, minerals, and cytoplasmic granules will be differentiated and identified. Prerequisite: HTL 330. |
| HTL 435 | Histotechnology Capstone | This course provides a review of histology theory and practice through use of assessment modules focusing on: fixation, processing, embedding, staining, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, in situ hybridization, electron microscopy, lab operations... |
| HTL 440 | Histotechnology Practicum I | Supervised rotations through clinical sites, to include histopathology, autopsy pathology, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy. Prerequisite: HTL 420. |
| HTL 445 | Histotechnology Practicum II | Supervised rotations through clinical sites, to include advanced techniques and special stains and procedures in histopathology, autopsy pathology, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy. Prerequisite: HTL 420. |
| MLS 310 | Body Fluid Analysis | A study of the qualitative and quantitative changes in the renal system based on anatomical and physiological alteration. |
| MLS 311 | Basic and Clinical Immunology | A study of the principles of in vivo and in vitro immunological responses and immunologic testing, theory, and practice in relation to disease in man. |
| MLS 312 | Essentials of Hematology | A study of blood and blood forming organs and basic diagnostic procedures. |
| MLS 313 | Clinical Bacteriology | A study of pathological bacteria with an emphasis on techniques of isolation and identification. |
| MLS 314 | Essentials of Clinical Chemistry | A study of biological compounds and elements found in body fluids. Emphasis is placed on methods of determination and clinical interpretation relating to pathological states in man. |
| MLS 315 | Phlebotomy | A study of theory, practical application, technical performance, and evaluation of procedures used in collecting, handling, and processing blood specimens. |
| MLS 322 | Clinical Hematology | A study of blood cells and their abnormalities with emphasis on disease processes. Prerequisite: MLS 312 |
| MLS 323 | Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology | A study of pathological microorganisms with an emphasis on techniques of isolation and identification of fungi and viruses, medically significant protozoan and helminth parasites and their vectors, and various culturing techniques. Prerequisite: MLS... |
| MLS 324 | Clinical Chemistry | A study of biological compounds and elements found in body fluids. Emphasis is placed on methods of determination and clinical interpretation relating to pathological states in man. Prerequisite: MLS 314 |
| MLS 325 | Immunohematology I | A study of principles, techniques, and applications of blood transfusion practices. |
| MLS 326 | Clinical Simulation | A capstone course of medical laboratory science focusing on clinical diagnosis. |
| MLS 327 | Laboratory Operations | A study of laboratory math, basic statistics, and quality assurance programs in the clinical laboratory. |
| MLS 328 | Clinical Seminar | A seminar course of medical laboratory science focusing on clinical diagnosis. |
| MLS 332 | Diagnostic Hemostasis | A study of the blood clotting system in normal and pathological states. Emphasis is placed on the correlation of test results with disease and therapies. |
| MLS 335 | Immunohematology II | A continuation of MLS 325 lmmunohematology I. A study of principles, techniques, and applications of blood transfusion practices. |
| MLS 340 | General Pathology | A study of the etiology and symptomatology of the general pathological conditions affecting the body. |
| MLS 401 | Basic Laboratory Techniques | An introductory course to basic skills and techniques necessary to function in a molecular genetics laboratory. |
| MLS 405 | Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | An introductory course in molecular terminology, the basic anatomy of a gene, the components of DNA and RNA, and the role of DNA and RNA in a cell. Principles of basic molecular techniques used in research and clinical laboratories will be introduced... |
| MLS 410 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids | An integrated study of renal abnormalities based on physiological alterations and systemic anatomical changes. Physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine, cerebrospinal, and other body fluids will be reviewed. |
| MLS 413 | Diagnostic Microbiology | A study of clinical specimens with regard to pathogenic organisms and diagnosis in organ systems. |
| MLS 415 | Advanced Immunology and Serology | A comprehensive study of the immunologic theory, principles, and responses in relation to disease testing in man. |
| MLS 416 | Research Design and Statistics | A study of basic research and statistics with emphasis on analyzing and researching issues through literature reviews |
| MLS 417 | Principles of Mgmt & Education in CLS | An introduction to the principles of management and education as applied to the profession of medical laboratory science. |
| MLS 418 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry I | An introductory study of clinical chemistry concepts and organ systems with emphasis on quality control, reference values, and testing significance to evaluate the function of each system. |
| MLS 419 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry II | A continuation of MLS 418. A critical thinking based study focusing on clinical chemistry test results and correlations to organ-specific disease processes. |
| MLS 420 | Advanced Clinical Microbiology I | A concerted study of pathological bacteria, viruses, and fungi with an emphasis on isolation techniques, culturing, and identification methodologies. |
| MLS 421 | Advanced Clinical Microbiology II | A continuation of MLS 420. An in-depth study of clinical specimen with regard to pathogenic microorganisms within organ systems as it relates to diagnosis and treatment. |
| MLS 422 | Hematology Practicum | Clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories. Prerequisite: MLS 322 |
| MLS 423 | Clinical Microbiology Practicum | Clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories. Prerequisite MLS 323 |
| MLS 424 | Clinical Chemistry Practicum | Clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories. Prerequisite MLS 324 |
| MLS 425 | Immunohematology Practicum | Clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories. Prerequisite MLS 325 |
| MLS 426 | Advanced Hematology I | An introduction to normal and abnormal blood cells emphasizing cell differentiation, identification, and morphological evaluation procedures. |
| MLS 427 | Advanced Hematology II | A continuation of MLS 426. A study of blood-related diagnostic procedures combined with blood cell anomalies and disease processes as it correlates to patient symptoms, clinical history, and laboratory findings. |
| MLS 428 | Laboratory Management and Education | A study of laboratory principles, management, and education as applied to the profession. |
| MLS 429 | Clinical Correlations | Student presentations of case studies and new laboratory techniques to aid in clinical diagnosis. |
| MLS 430 | Research Methods | An in-depth study in analyzing and evalating the applications involved in research issues through literature reviews culminating in writing a research report. |
| MLS 431 | Clinical Research Methods | A study of applied research, critical reviews, and literature reviews culminating in writing a researcharticle critique report. |
| MLS 432 | Advanced Hematology | A study of the basic diagnostic procedures related to blood and blood forming organs combined with the study of blood cell abnormalities and disease processes. |
| MLS 433 | Advanced Clinical Microbiology | A study of proper techniques for isolation and identification of pathological bacteria combined with fungal, viral, protozoan, and parasite identification. |
| MLS 434 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry | A study of biological compounds and elements located in body fluids with an emphasis on isolation and identification techniques. |
| MLS 435 | Advanced Immunohematology | A comprehensive study of the basic and advanced theories, principles, and procedures associated with transfusion medicine. |
| MLS 436 | Advanced Clinical Seminar | A cumulative review of the major MLS subject areas: Chemistry, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Immunohematology, Hematology, Coagulation, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Laboratory Operations, with an emphasis on certification preparation. |
| MLS 440 | Medical Laboratory Science Capstone (Advanced Standing) | An in-depth review of material covered in the core medical laboratory science didactic courses to prepare students for the national certification examination. |
| MLS 441 | Medical Laboratory Science Capstone ( Traditional) | An in-depth review of material covered in the core medical laboratory science didactic courses to prepare students for the national certification examination. |
| MLS 442 | Clinical Practicum I | Clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories. |
| MLS 443 | Clinical Practicum II | Clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories. |
| MLS 444 | Clinical Practicum III | Clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories. |
| MLS 445 | Clinical Practicum IV | Clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories. |
| MLS 445 | Clinical Rotation | MLS progression clinical education practicum in affiliated laboratories |