Description Of Courses Offered By Department of
Medical Laboratory Sciences
0501211
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Anatomy and Histology
4 (3 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0104102
Tissues of various systems of human body, which include epithelial , connective, nervous , and
muscle tissues. Detailed description of the anatomy of skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular,
respiratory, nervous, urinary, reproductive, dermal; and endocrine system. Practical experience
is gained using human models and dissection of some laboratory animals.
0501212
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Human Physiology
4 (3 lectures, 1 laboratory)
501211
Comprehensives analysis of functions of various body systems, with emphasis on practical
training of some laboratory experiments in physiology.
2501213
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Human Anatomy
4 (3 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0104101
Organization the human body. Anatomy of skeletal and muscular systems. Anatomy of
systems including nervous and endocrine systems. Tissues of various systems of human body,
which include epithelial , connective, nervous , and muscle tissues. Detailed description of the
anatomy of skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, urinary, reproductive,
dermal; and endocrine system. Practical experience is gained using human models and
dissection of some laboratory animals.
2501214
Human Physiology
Credit Hours:
4 (3 lectures, 1 laboratory)
Prerequisite:
2501213
Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and
reproductive systems. Comprehensives analysis of functions of various body systems, with
emphasis on practical training of some laboratory experiments in physiology.
0501221
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Biochemistry
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
103102 or 103236
Study composition and function of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids
and their metabolisms.
0501233
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Histopathology and cytological techniques
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0501211
Study different microscopes, preparing tissue culture ( profissional sections, frozen sections,
use centrifuge in preparing tissue culture. Use routine and special dyes in tissue culture .
501241
General medical microbiology
Credit Hour
3(2 lectures,1lab)
Prerequisite:
104102
Study microorganism ,structure and function,microbial growth and its relation to enviornment
and antibiotic.Study different bacteria ,pathogenic bactria and most important viruses and parasites
that cause disease.
501242
Immunology
Credit Hours : 3(2lecture,1lab)
Prerequisite: 104102
Study the basic principle of immunity,the immune system,type of immunity.Antigens,antibodies
,practical use of immunology techniqes,study the immune disease and immune related disease
1
501246
Epidemilogy
Credit Hours: 2(2 lecture)
Prerequisite: 104102
Study epidimic diseases, transmission methods and factors related, use the statistical methods to
study Epidimic diseases.
0501252
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Human Genetics
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0104102
Mendelian inheritance, quantitative and qualitative genetics, genetic variation, molecular
aspects in genetics, gene expression, and practical application of genetics in medicine.
0501254
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Human Embryology
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0104102
Basic principles of spermatogenesis, oogenesis , and fertilization. Cleavage, morphogenesis,
and differentiation with emphasis on physiological and morphological changes from
fertilization to birth. Factors that affect embryo development and health.
0501311
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Pathology
3 (3 lectures)
0501211 and 501221
Basic principles of pathology. Changes that are produced by diseases affecting various human
organs such as blood vessels , bones, joints, inflammation .. etc.
0501313
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Endocrinology
3 (3 lectures)
0501212
Study endocrine glands, their histologyical and functional characterestics and
their hormones, study hormones calssification and mode of action, their
receptors and role in growth, development and reproduction, alsi study the
clinical endocrinology syndromes and diseases, and hormones imbalance.
501316
Reproductive physiology
Credit Hours 3(2 lectures,1 lab)
Basic principles of reproduction ,histology and physiological of reproductive organs in male and
female . Study concept of conception ,embryo, pregnancy and parturition, control of ovulation,
induction of menstruation and delivaery .New techiques in reproductive physiology such as
oocyte collection and maturation In Vitro fertilization , embryo and sperm collection and
evaluation.
0501321
Clinical Biochemistry (1)
Credit Hours: 3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
Prerequisite:
501221
Proper use of scientific equipment and quality control in medical laboratories. Basic principles
of spectrophotometery, atomic absorption, electrophoresis, and automated machines. Methods
of detection of sugars, proteins, and lipids.
0501322
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Clinical Biochemistry (2)
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0501321
Basic elements and compounds of life, enzymes, vitamins, and hormones. Different clinical
laboratory tests used to diagnose functions of different body systems.
0501324
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Urinalysis and Body Fluid Analysis
2 (1 lecture, 1 laboratory)
0104102
Importance of analyzing urine and body fluids other than blood in diagnosis of different
diseases. Basics of chemical analysis and microscopic examination of these fluids. Methods of
proper sample collection and preservation
2
0501325
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Toxicology
3 (3 lectures, 1 laboratory)
501221
Basic principles of toxicology, major groups of toxic materials, and factors affecting the
toxicity, especially their effects on the central nervous system. Practical experiments to show
effects of toxic materials on the nervous system. Clinical aspects of common cases of toxicity.
0501331
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Clinical Hematology (1)
3 (3 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0501221
Differentiation of blood cells from stem cells in the bone marrow. Normal morphology of
blood cells. Blood clotting. Basic hematological procedures utilized in diagnosis of various
blood diseases. Practical training on these basic procedures using both manual and automated
equipments.
0501332
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Clinical Hematology (2)
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0501331
Qualitative and quantitative changes in blood and bone marrow cells during pathologic
disorders. Correlation of hematological findings with other clinical symptoms of blood
diseases. Practical training in cytochemical analysis of blood cells and tests utilized in
diagnosis of hematological disorders
0501341
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Clinical Microbiology
4(3lectures, 1 laboratory)
501241
Major groups of medically important bacteria. Mechanism of
disease production,
pathogenicity, and microbial resistance. Practical training on bacterial isolation and
identification from different body samples. Concepts and methodology of bacterial sensitivity
tests.
0501343
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Medical Parasitology
3 (3 lectures)
501241
Animal parasites as agents of human disease. Life cycle, pathogenicity, symptoms & control
of these parasites. These include protozoa, cestodes, trematodes, nematodes, and parasitic
arthropod. Laboratory diagnostic procedures are emphasized.
0501345
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Medical microbiology for nursing
3 (3lectures, 1 laboratory)
-Methods of sterilization, specially in hospitals. Groups of medically important microbes and
their mode of transmission , microbes, and importance of antibiotics in disease therapy.
0501352
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Genetic Counseling
3 (3 lectures)
0501252
Diseases resulting from genetic disorders as a result of relative marriages or marriages of
people with certain genotypes. Practical training on chromosomal analysis and DNA
technology.
0501361
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Principles of Medicine
3 (3 lectures)
Third year
Basic concepts of medicine. Methods of patients examination, which include medical recording
of the medical history and the preliminary clinical examination. Ordering laboratory and
radiological tests.
3
0501362
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Quality Control
2 (2 lectures)
Fourth yearFactors and procedures to be followed to ensure the correct results of laboratory tests. These
include sample collection, preservation , transportation, and analysis of laboratory results.
0501373
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Computers in Medical Laboratory
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
-Application of different updated software medical programs in medical laboratories .
0501425
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Pharmacology
3 (3 lectures)
0501212 or 501213
The therapeutic & toxic side effects of the most common used drugs. Basic principles of
pharmacology with special emphasis on the classification of the most common
chemotheraputic agents like the antibiotic & antihistamine.. etc.
0501431
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Blood Bank
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
0501331 and 501242
Principles of choosing blood donors. Blood collection and typing. Testing blood for certain
contagious agents of diseases. Blood storage techniques. Methods of blood phlebotomy from
children, young, and elderly. Practical training on all of these methods and tests.
501434
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0501435
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Intership in tissue culture
1(1 lab)
501233
This will be done under hospital or certified medical laboratories supervision.
Tissue Culture
2 (1 lecture, 1 laboratory)
0501242
Isolation and preparation of normal body cells, culturing the tumer cells, medias used in tissue
culture, tissue culture in vitro, cells freezing, use tissue culture in diagnosis and medical
researches
0501439
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Internship in Hematology and Blood Bank
3 (3 laboratories)
0501431 , 0501332
Practical training in hematology & blood bank in a medical setting, hospitals or medical
centers, under adequate supervision.
0501442
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Medical Mycology
2 (1 lecture, 1 laboratory)
0501341
Major pathogenic fungal groups, with emphasis on their morphology and physiology.
Principles of pathogenesis of selected fungal agents of human and animal disease
0501444
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Community Health
3 (3 lectures)
Fourth year
Most common diseases in the community, which include microbial and parasitic diseases ,
their epidimiology and prevention. International regulations and measures to ensure better
individual and community health.
0501447
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Internship in clincal Immunology
2 ( 2 laboratories)
501344 and 501348
Practical training in immunology in a medical setting, hospitals or medical centers, under
adequate supervision.
4
0501448
Credit Hours:
Prerequisite:
Diagnostic Immunology and serology
2 (1 lectures, 1 laboratory)
501242
Basic concepts of immunology, natural and acquired immunity, and different immunological
responses. Practical & theoreticall study of immunological procedures used in the diagnosis of
various diseases and transplantation of organsDiagnosis of tumor and treatment.
0501449
Credit Hours:
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Internship in Medical Microbiology
3 ( 3 laboratories)
0501341
Practical training in medical microbiology setting, hospitals or medical centers, under adequate
supervision.
Molecular Biology
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
501341 and 501311
Basic concepts of nuclear and extra nuclear DNA, DNA replication , transcription, translation,
ribosomes and DNA technology. Study techniqes in DNA,RNA and chromosme evaluation in
human disease
05014 51
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0501461
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Medical Ethics
1 (1 lecture)
-Practice and ethics in medical professions, specially protection of personal secretes of the
patient, his rights, and the duties of the therapist. Relationships among the medical staff. Rules
regulating medical professions.
0501462
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Laboratory Management
1 (1 lecture)
fourth year
Basic principles of management with emphasis on administrative procedures in medical
technology laboratories, such as purchasing material and equipment in medical laboratories.
Daily and monthly financial matters. Preparation annual budgets..
0501491
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Seminar in Medical Laboratories
1 (1 lecture)
fourth yearThe student chooses a current topic in medical technology and discusses it in an article using
recent references, and present it for an hour using audiovisual aids.
0501495
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Special Topics
3 (3 lectures)
fourth year
Advanced study in one of the medical technology subjects chosen at the beginning of the
semester to train students on proper use of library references
0501492
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Advanced Research Methods
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
Fourth l year
Learn how to conduct scientific resaerch to the undegraduate level, understand the problem ,
hypothesis, set up the methods needed to achive the goals of the study and Analyze the
collected data, compare the resultS with the previous findingS.
0501313
Credit Hours:
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Endocrinology
3 (3 lectures)
103102 or103236
Study endocrine glands, their histological and functional characterestics and
their hormones, study hormones calssification and mode of action, their
receptors and role in growth, development and reproduction, also study the
clinical endocrinology, syndromes and diseases, and hormoneal imbalance.
5
0501492
Credit Hours:
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Advanced Research Methods
3 (2 lectures, 1 laboratory)
Fourth year
Learn how to conduct scientific resaerch to the undegraduate level, understand the problem ,
hypothesis, set up the methods needed to achive the goals of the study analyze the collected
data, compare the result with the previous findings.
5014393
New recent new topics
Credit Hours 1
Fouth year
Student elect published scientific research and approved journal deal with medical science
,and present it and discuss it with his college fellow student.
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