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 Laboratory Analysis (W) 4 cr
An introduction to analytical techniques used in clinical labs with emphasis on urine and
body fluid analysis, serology 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 and Mycology 3 cr
Study of medically important parasites and fungi, emphasizing laboratory identification
and pathophysiology. Special fee: $30.00. Taught in Spring 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 Semester.
CLS 360 Clinical Immunology and Bacteriology 5 cr
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 diagnostic laboratory techniques. Special fee: $45.00.
CLS 410 Clinical Microbiology 7 cr
Advanced study in clinically important microorganisms 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 and 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 Practicum 1 cr
Supervised clinical practice in hospital immunology/immuno-chemistry 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.

Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Technology

College of Allied Health Professions