Spring Semester
MLS 3038 – Essentials in Medical Laboratory Science
1 Credit / Hybrid
Introduces students to the principles and practices of Medical Laboratory Science. Topics include safety,
phlebotomy, automation, laboratory mathematics, laboratory information systems, quality assurance,
management, education, ethics, professional roles, accreditation and regulation. This is a hybrid course
with one hour of lab (A laboratory of $51.93 will be assessed).
MLS 4404 – Diagnostic Bacteriology
3 Credits / Hybrid
Advanced comprehensive study of bacteria that influence human health and disease. Emphasis on
identification, diagnosis, microbial attributes, mechanisms that facilitate infectious disease, and
treatment. This is a hybrid course with two hours of lecture per week and a three hour lab (A laboratory
of $51.93 will be assessed).
MLS 4308 – Hematology & Hemostasis
3 Credits / Hybrid
Study of human blood ontogeny, kinetics, and pathophysiology. Theory and application of analytical
techniques used to diagnose and monitor hematological disease and disorders of hemostasis. This is a
hybrid course with two hours of lecture per week and a three hour lab (A laboratory of $51.93 will be
assessed).
MLS 4505 – Clinical Immunology
2 Credits / Distance Learning
Course integrates basic and clinical immunology featuring clinical presentation, immunopathological
features, diagnosis and treatment of immunologically related diseases. In addition, diagnostic
techniques and procedures utilized in a clinical immunology laboratory will be covered.
MLS 3220 – Biological Fluid Analysis
2 Credits / Distance Learning
This course introduces students to the theory and practices underlying the laboratory analysis of various
biological fluids. Students study microscopic and physiochemical testing and correlates laboratory and
clinical data to health and disease.
Summer Semester
MLS 4627 – Clinical Biochemistry
3 Credits / Distance Learning
Relationship and application of biochemistry to the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of human
disease. Theoretical princi-ples and study of techniques for proteins, enzymes, carbohy-drates, lipids,
electrolytes, nitrogen metabolites, inborn errors of metabolism, TDM and toxicology.
MLS 4191 – Molecular Diagnostics
2 Credits / Distance Learning
This course will provide an overview of nucleic acid structure, gene expression and genetic disease.
Proper collection and processing of blood, bone marrow, and body fluids for molecular testing will be
covered. Fundamentals of DNA and RNA isolation, amplification, hybridization and analysis will also be
discussed.
MLS 4462 – Diagnostic Virology, Mycology and Parasitology
3 Credits / Hybrid
Study of viruses, fungi and parasites that influence human health and disease. Emphasis on
identification, diagnosis, microbial attributes mechanisms that facilitate infectious disease, and
treatment.
MLS 4550 – Immunohematology
3 Credits / Hybrid
This course integrates theoretical concepts and applications related to blood donation process,
transfusion therapy and blood group system biochemistry, genetics and serology. This is a hybrid course
with two hours of lecture per week and a three hour lab (A laboratory of $51.93 will be assessed).
Internship
MLS 4826C – Clinical Immunology Practicum
2 Credits / Clinical Internship
Advanced practical experience in a clinical immunology laboratory including diagnostic serological
techniques with emphasis on clinical correlation of infectious diseases.
MLS 4822C – Clinical Hematology Practicum
5 Credits / Clinical Internship
Advanced practical experience in a clinical hematology/ hemostasis laboratory includes performance of
diagnostic procedures and application of knowledge with emphasis on clinical correlation. Departmental
permission, acceptance into the MLS program, and senior standing required.
MLS 4821C Clinical Microbiology Practicum
5 Credits/Clinical Internship
Advanced practical experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory utilizing diagnostic techniques in the
identification of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.
MLS 4823C – Clinical Immunohematology Practicum
4 Credits / Clinical Internship
Advanced practical experience in a clinical immunohematology laboratory and perfusion service
including compatibility testing, blood transfusion procedures and antibody detection and identification.
Departmental permission, acceptance into the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science and senior
standing.
MLS 4820C – Clinical Biochemistry
5 Credits / Clinical Internship
Advanced practical experience in a clinical chemistry laboratory emphasize chemistry instrumentation,
immunochemical analysis, electrophoresis, blood gases, TDM, and toxicology. Departmental permission,
acceptance into the Department of EHMCS, and senior standing.
IHS 3203 – Management and Leadership in Health Care Organizations
2 Credits / Distance Learning
Interdisciplinary analysis of leadership and management concepts; managerial skills and techniques;
fiscal responsibility; human resource development; out-comes assessment; building strategic alliances in
changing environments; and organizational ethics.
IHS 4938 – Senior Seminar
1 Credits / Distance Learning
Course synthesizing career and life experiences across disciplines, via exploration of interdisciplinary
issues and civic projects.