College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Requirements Admission Bachelor's Degree College University General Education Majors Agriculture and Natural Resources Allied Health Science Animal Science Cytotechnology Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Dietetics Environmental Science Horticulture Individualized Major Landscape Architecture Medical Technology Natural Resources Nutritional Sciences Pathobiology Resource Economics Turfgrass and Soil Science Minors Aquaculture Aquaculture Business Management Dairy Management Equine Business Management Food Science Landscape Design Nutrition for Exercise and Sport Sport Nutrition Therapeutic Horsemanship Education Wildlife Conservation Courses Agriculture and Resource Economics (ARE) Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Allied Health (AH) Animal Science (ANSC) Cytotechnology (CYTO) Diagnostic Genetic Sciences (DGS) Dietetics (DIET) Health Sciences (HESC) Horticulture (HORT) Landscape Architecture (LAND) Medical Technology (MT) Natural Resources Management and Engineering (NRME) Nutritional Sciences (NUSC) Pathobiology and Veterinary Science (PVS) Plant Sciences (PLSC) Soil Science (SOIL) Turfgrass Science (TURF)

 

Medical Laboratory Sciences Programs (MLS)

Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Program Director: Martha B. Keagle

Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Program Office: Room 222, Koons Hall

Medical Technology Program Director: Rosanne Lipcius

Medical Technology Program Office: Room 214, Koons Hall

For major requirements, see the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Allied Health Sciences section of this Catalog.

3101. Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences

(201) First semester. Two credits. Open to students in the following majors: Allied Health Sciences, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, and Medical Technology; open to juniors or higher. Others with consent of instructor.

Introduction to diagnostic genetic sciences, diagnostic molecular technologies, cytotechnology and medical technology including laboratory safety and equipment, microscopy and staining, hematopoiesis, and quality control and quality assurance.

3111. Anatomy and Physiology for the Medical Laboratory Sciences

(206) First semester. Two 1-1/2-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: CHEM 1125Q or 1128Q; and two of the following four courses: BIOL 1103, BIOL 1107, BIOL 1108, PNB 2264; one of which may be taken concurrently. Open to students in the following majors: Cytotechnology, Medical Technology and Diagnostic Genetic Science; others with consent of instructor. Not open for credit for students who have passed PNB 2265.

A systemic approach to the study of anatomy and physiology specific to the Medical Laboratory Sciences. The structure and function of each organ system will be discussed.

3121. Immunology for the Medical Laboratory Sciences

(208) Second semester. Three credits. Three hours of lecture. Recommended preparation: MT 3131 or MCB 2610, which may be taken concurrently. Open to students in the following majors: Allied Health Sciences, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences, and Medical Technology; open to juniors or higher.

Mechanisms of innate and acquired immunity, antigen-antibody interactions, function of the human immune system in normal and diseased states.

3121W. Immunology for the Medical Laboratory Sciences

(208W) Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800. Open to students in the following majors: Allied Health Sciences, , Medical Technology and Diagnostic Genetic Science; others with consent of instructor; open to juniors or higher.

4095. Special Topics

(298) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: The completion of all Freshman - Sophomore level requirements in Medical Technology and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Application of the scientific method of inquiry to planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting a study of a problem related to the medical laboratory.

4099. Independent Study for Undergraduates

(299) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

This course is designed primarily for students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized area in the field of cytology, diagnostic genetic sciences, clinical laboratory medicine or medical technology.