MTH 126 Mathematics for Allied Health (2 credits) Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for MTH 126 and Algebra I or equivalent (MTH 03). Presents scientific notation, precision and accuracy, decimals and percents, ratio and proportion, variation, simple equations, techniques of graphing, use of charts and tables, logarithms, and the metric system. Lecture 2 hours per week.
ENG 111 College Composition I (3 credits
) Prerequisite(s): "C" average or better for four units of high school English (or equivalent) and satisfactory score on the placement exam or satisfactory completion of ENG 03, ENG 05. Develops writing ability for study, work, and other areas of life, with emphasis on expository and persuasive writing expected in college courses. Includes writing based on experience, observation, research, and reading of selected literature. Guides students in learning writing as a process: understanding audience and purpose, exploring ideas and information through analytical reading, composing, revision, and editing. Includes introduction to literature. Supports writing by integrating experiences in thinking, reading, listening, and speaking. Lecture 3 hours per week.CHM 110 Survey of Chemistry (3
credits) Prerequisite(s): Algebra I or MTH 03. Introduces the basic concepts of
general, organic, and biochemistry with emphasis on their applications to other
disciplines. Lecture 3 hours per week.
CHM 122 Health Science Chemistry II (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHM 110. Introduces the health science student to concepts of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry as applicable to the allied health profession. Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours = total 6 hours per week.
BIO 100 Basic Human Biology (3
credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG
05 if required by individual student's placement. Presents basic principles
of human anatomy and physiology. Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
BIO 205 General Microbiology (4
credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by individual student's placement; BIO 102,
BIO 145; CHM 112; one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or
divisional approval. Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control
of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected
fields. Lecture 3 hours + recitation and lab 3 hours = total 6 hours per week.
MDL 101 Introduction to
Medical Laboratory Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 05 if required by
individual student's placement; Permission of Program Director. Introduces the basic
techniques including design of the health care system, ethics, terminology, calculations,
venipuncture, and routine urinalysis. Lecture 2 hours + lab 3 hours = 5 hours per week.
MDL 110 Urinalysis and Body Fluids
(2 credits) Prerequisite(s): MDL 101 or permission of Program Director. Studies the
gross, chemical, and microscopic techniques used in the clinical laboratory. Emphasizes
study of clinical specimens, which include the urine, feces, cerebrospinal fluid blood,
and exudates. Introduces specimen collection and preparation. Lecture 2 hours + lab 3
hours 5 hours per week.
MDL 125 Hematology I (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): MDL 101
or permission of Program Director. Teaches fundamentals of study of blood and blood
formation. Lecture 2 hours + lab 3 hours = total 5 hours per week.
MDL 210 Immunology and Serology (2
credits) Prerequisite(s): MDL 101 or permission of Program Director. Teaches
principles of basic immunology, physiology of the immune system, diseases involving the
immune system, as well as serologic procedures. Lecture 1 hour + lab 3 hours = total 4
hours per week.
MDL 216 Blood Banking (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s): MDL 101
and MDL 210 or permission of Program Director. Teaches fundamentals of blood
grouping and typing, compatibility testing, antibody screening, component preparation,
donor selection, and transfusion reactions and investigation. Lecture 2 hours + lab 3
hours = total 5 hours per week.
MDL 225 Clinical Hematology II (3
credits) Prerequisite(s): MDL 101, MDL 110, MDL 125, MDL 210, MDL 220, or
permission of Program Director. Teaches advanced study of blood, abnormal blood
formation, and changes seen in various diseases. Lecture 2 hours + lab 3 hours = total 5
hours per week.
MDL 251 Clinical Microbiology I (3
credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 205, MDL 110, MDL 125, MDL 210, MDL 220, or
permission of Program Director. Teaches handling, isolation, and identification of
pathogenic microorganisms. Emphasizes clinical techniques of bacteriology Lecture 2 hours
+ lab 3 hours = total 5 hours per week.
MDL 252 Clinical Microbiology II (2
credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 205, MDL 110, MDL 125, MDL 210, MDL 220, MDL
251, or permission of Program Director. Teaches handling, isolation, and
identification of pathogenic microorganisms. Emphasizes clinical techniques of mycology,
parasitology and virology. Lecture 1 hour + lab 3 hours = total 4 hours per week.
MDL 262 Clinical Chemistry and
Instrumentation (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHM 102 or CHM 112, MDL 110, MDL 125, MDL 210, MDL 220 or permission
of Program Director. Introduces methods of performing biochemical analysis of clinical
specimens. Teaches instrumentation involved in a clinical chemistry laboratory, quality
control, and the ability to recognize technical problems. Lecture 2-3 hours + lab 3 hours
= total 5-6 hours per week.
MDL 190 Coordinated Internship (1 credit) Prerequisite(s): MDL 101, MDL 110, MDL 125, MDL 210, or permission of Program Director. Supervised internship. Main topic of study is urinalysis, with additional areas to be covered if time permits: basic hematology, immunology, and phlebotomy. Variable hours.
MDL 280 Clinical Correlations and
Pathophysiology (2
credits) Prerequisite(s): MDL 110, MDL 125, MDL 210, MDL 216, MDL 225, MDL 251, MDL
252, MDL 262, or permission of Program Director. Introduces the practice of
laboratory medicine and encourages the development of critical thinking skills. Includes
control and methodology selection criteria. Lecture 2 hours per week.
MDL 290 Coordinated Internship (5
credits) Prerequisite(s): MDL 110, MDL 125, MDL 210, MDL 216, MDL 220, MDL 225, MDL
251, MDL 252, MDL 262, or permission of Program Director. Topics to include
Microbiology, Hematology, Blood Banking, Chemistry, and Serology. Variable hours.