| All upper division CLS courses require admission to the
professional component or special permission of the department chair.
CLS 315 Research Methodology 1 cr
A survey of types of research designs, types of measurement, data
analysis, and application in clinical laboratory sciences. Special fee:
$30.00. Taught in Fall Semester.
CLS 330 Clinical Lab Analysis (W) 4 cr
An introduction to analytical techniques used in clinical labs with
emphasis on urine and body fluid analysis, and calculations. Special fee:
$30.00. Taught in Spring Semester.
CLS 340 Clinical Biochemistry 3 cr
Structure and function of proteins and enzymes, human metabolism and its
relationship to disease. Taught in Fall Semester.
CLS 350 Clinical Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology
3 cr
Study of medically important parasites, fungi, and viruses emphasizing
laboratory identification and pathophysiology. Special fee: $30.00. Taught
in Spring Semester.
CLS 360 Clinical Immunology and Bacteriology 5 cr
Introduction to immunobiology, immuno-chemistry and the human immune
system. Concepts of the virulence of bacteria and how they impact the
human host-parasite relationship. Includes a survey of serologic and other
diagnostic laboratory techniques. Special fee: $45.00. Taught in Fall
Semester.
CLS 394 Directed Study 2-4 cr
Laboratory research conducted in conjunction with faculty-directed
projects. Special fee: $30.00. Taught in Fall, Spring and Summer
Semesters.
CLS 410 Clinical Microbiology 7 cr
Advanced study in clinically important micro organisms with emphasis on
laboratory isolation and identification. Special fee: $150.00. Taught in
Summer Semester.
CLS 420 Hematology 7 cr
Advanced study of the hematopoietic system and cells in the blood
including morphology in normal and disease states and study of hemostasis.
Special fee: $75.00. Taught in Fall Semester.
CLS 431 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation 7 cr
Study of analytical methods used to measure clinically important ions
and molecules, and the application of those measurements to diagnose and
monitor diseases. Special fee: $100.00. Taught in Summer Semester.
CLS 432 Immunohematology 7 cr
A study of blood cell antigens and their corresponding antibodies with
emphasis on their laboratory identification on blood donor/ recipient
compatibility testing. Special fee: $90.00. Taught in Fall Semester.
CLINICAL PRACTICA
CLS 435 Introduction to Laboratory Management (W) 2
cr
Principles of organization, human resource, and financial management
in clinical laboratories. Taught in Spring Semester.
CLS 440 Hematology Practicum 3 cr
Supervised clinical practice in hospital hematology and hemostasis
laboratories. Taught in Spring Semester. Duration: 4 weeks.
CLS 441 Clinical Immunology 1 cr
Supervised clinical practice in hospital immunology/immunochemistry
laboratory. Taught in Spring Semester. Duration: 2 weeks
CLS 445 Clinical Microbiology Practicum 4 cr
Supervised clinical practice in hospital microbiology laboratory.
Taught in Spring Semester. Duration: 6 weeks.
CLS 452 Immunohematology Practicum 3 cr
Supervised clinical practice in hospital blood bank. Taught in Spring
Semester. Duration: 4 weeks.
CLS 454 Clinical Chemistry Practicum 4 cr
Supervised clinical practice in hospital chemistry/toxicology
laboratory. Taught in Spring Semester. Duration: 5 weeks.
CLS 455 Body Fluids Practicum 1 cr
Supervised clinical practice in hospital urine and body fluid analysis
department. Taught in Spring Semester. Duration: 1.5 weeks.
CLS 490 Elective Practica 1 cr
Supervised clinical practice in phlebotomy, generalist environment, and an
area outside the main clinical laboratory. Taught in Spring Semester.
Duration: 2 weeks.
Note: Clinical Laboratory Sciences students also gain
experience in all aspects of blood collection and specimen processing,
including phlebotomy, capillary collection, and other procedures for
obtaining specimens. Hours and requirements are arranged at the clinical
training sites in conjunction with practicum course schedules.
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