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  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduces nature and diversity of microorganisms and their implication for all of biology. Covers comparative properties of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbes, as well as their roles as processes at the molelcular level. Cross listed MICR 2021. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIOL 1010 and CHEM 1000 or 1020.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Designed primarily for nursing and pre-pharmacy majors. Introduces microbiology, including the diversity of prokaryotic and eukryotic microbes, their structural and physiological properties, and their applied medical significance. Covers the basic principles of the immune system and emphasizes the communicable diseases of man caused by microbial pathogens. Normallly offered spring semester. Cross listed with MICR 2240. Prerequisites: LIFE 1010.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed for students interested in molecular mechanisms by which cellular processes are controlled in eukaryotic cells. Topics include molecular genetic techniques and genomics, structure of genes and chromosomes, transcriptional and tanslational control of gene expression, signal transduction pathways and gene regulation, the cell cycle, and abnormal regulatory processes in cancer. Prerequisites: MOLB/MICR 2021 or LIFE 2022 or 2023, and CHEM 2300 or 2320, or 2420, or concurrent enrollment.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Integrated discussion and hands-on experience with modern bioinformatic and wet lab-based molecular, genetic and biochemical methods. Completion of the course should provide students with enhanced theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of many crucial modern computational and molecular biological techniques. Normally offered in Fall semester.