| CLINICAL
LABORATORY SCIENCES (CLS) |
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| All
upper division CLS courses require admission to
the professional component or special permission
of the department chair. |
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| CLS 101 |
Introduction
to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
1 cr |
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| An
overview of the CLS profession, career options,
job opportunities, and strategies for progressing
through the B.S. Degree Program at USA. Taught
Spring Semester. |
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| CLS 315 |
Research
Methodology |
1 cr |
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| A
survey of types of research designs, types of
measurement, data analysis, and application in
clinical laboratory sciences. Taught Fall Semester.
Special fee. |
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| CLS 330 |
Clinical
Lab Analysis (W) |
4 cr |
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| An
introduction to analytical techniques used in
clinical labs with emphasis on urine and body
fluid analysis, and calculations. Taught Spring
Semester. Special fee. |
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| CLS 340 |
Clinical
Biochemistry |
3 cr |
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| Structure
and function of proteins and enzymes, human metabolism
and its relationship to disease. Taught Fall
Semester. |
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| CLS 350 |
Clinical
Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology |
3 cr |
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| Study
of medically important parasites, fungi, and viruses
emphasizing laboratory identification and pathophysiology.
Taught Spring Semester. Special fee. |
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| CLS 360 |
Clinical
Immunology and Bacteriology |
5 cr |
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| Introduction
to immunobiology, immunochemistry 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. Taught Fall Semester.
Special fee. |
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| CLS 394 |
Directed
Study |
2-4 cr |
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| Laboratory
research conducted in conjunction with faculty-directed
projects. Taught Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters.
Special fee. |
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| CLS 410 |
Clinical
Microbiology |
7 cr |
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| Advanced
study in clinically important micro organisms
with emphasis on laboratory isolation and identification.
Taught Summer Semester. Special fee. |
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| Advanced
study of the hematopoietic system and cells in
the blood including morphology in normal and disease
states and study of hemostasis. Taught Fall
Semester. Special fee. |
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| CLS 431 |
Clinical
Chemistry and Instrumentation |
7 cr |
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| Study
of analytical methods used to measure clinically
important ions and molecules, and the application
of those measurements to diagnose and monitor
diseases. Taught Summer Semester. Special
fee. |
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| CLS 432 |
Immunohematology
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7 cr |
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| A
study of blood cell antigens and their corresponding
antibodies with emphasis on their laboratory identification
on blood donor/ recipient compatibility testing.Taught
Fall Semester. Special fee. |
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| CLINICAL
PRACTICA |
| CLS 435 |
Introduction
to Laboratory Management (W) |
2 cr |
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| Principles
of organization, human resource, and financial
management in clinical laboratories. Taught
Spring Semester. |
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| CLS 440 |
Hematology
Practicum |
3 cr |
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| Supervised
clinical practice in hospital hematology and hemostasis
laboratories. Taught Spring Semester. Duration:
4 weeks. |
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| CLS 441 |
Clinical
Immunology |
1 cr |
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| Supervised
clinical practice in hospital immunology/immunochemistry
laboratory. Taught Spring Semester. Duration:
2 weeks. |
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| CLS 445 |
Clinical
Microbiology Practicum |
4 cr |
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| Supervised
clinical practice in hospital microbiology laboratory.
Taught Spring Semester. Duration: 6 weeks. |
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| CLS 452 |
Immunohematology
Practicum |
3 cr |
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| Supervised
clinical practice in hospital blood bank. Taught
Spring Semester. Duration: 4 weeks. |
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| CLS 454 |
Clinical
Chemistry Practicum |
4 cr |
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| Supervised
clinical practice in hospital chemistry/toxicology
laboratory. Taught Spring Semester. Duration:
5 weeks. |
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| CLS 455 |
Body Fluids
Practicum |
1 cr |
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| Supervised
clinical practice in hospital urine and body fluid
analysis department. Taught Spring Semester.
Duration: 2 weeks. |
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| CLS 490 |
Elective
Practica |
1 cr |
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| Supervised
clinical practice in phlebotomy, generalist environment,
and an area outside the main clinical laboratory.
Taught Spring Semester. Duration: 2 weeks. |
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| CLS 499 |
Senior
Honors Project (H, W) |
3-6 cr |
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| Under
the advice and guidance of a faculty mentor, honors
students will identify and carry out a research
project relevant to the field of Clinical Laboratory
Sciences study that will lead to a formal presentation
at the annual Honors Student Colloquium. The senior
project will be judged and graded by three faculty
members chaired by the honors mentor. This course
is required for Honors recognition and may be
repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisites:
Permission of the department chair and completion
of an approved project prospectus. |
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| 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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