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CLS 461 Microscopic Analysis 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Students must achieve a B- or better in all 100-200 level CLS courses and BI218 and a B or better in all 300-400 level CLS courses and BI 312, BI406, BI 418 and CH454. Completion of the pre-clinical courses in the diagnostics genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency.

This course is part of an intense, six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated full-service laboratory under supervision of appropriately credentialed cytogenetics professionals. Some hospital affiliates may require a nine-month practicum. Includes practical experience and theoretical principles in areas described by CLS 250G, CLS 460, CLS 461, CLS 462 and CLS 463.

CLS 462 FISH Technology 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Students must achieve a B- or better in all 100-200 level CLS courses and BI218 and a B or better in all 300-400 level CLS courses and BI 312, BI406, BI 418 and CH454. Completion of the pre-clinical courses in the diagnostics genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency.

This course is part of an intense, six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated full-service laboratory under supervision of appropriately credentialed cytogenetics professionals. Some hospital affiliates may require a nine-month practicum. Includes practical experience and theoretical principles in areas described by CLS 250G, CLS 460, CLS 461, CLS 462 and CLS 463.

CLS 463 CG Specialized Tech Projects 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Students must achieve a B- or better in all 100-200 level CLS courses and BI218 and a B or better in all 300-400 level CLS courses and BI 312, BI406, BI 418 and CH454. Completion of the pre-clinical courses in the diagnostics genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency.

This course is part of an intense, six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated full-service laboratory under supervision of appropriately credentialed cytogenetics professionals. Some hospital affiliates may require a nine-month practicum. Includes practical experience and theoretical principles in areas described by CLS 250G, CLS 460, CLS 461, CLS 462 and CLS 463.

CLS 470 DNA Purification 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Students must achieve a B- or better in all 100-200 level CLS courses and BI218 and a B or better in all 300-400 level CLS courses and BI 312, BI406, BI 418 and CH454. Completion of the pre-clinical courses in the diagnostics genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency.

This course is part of an intense, six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated full-service laboratory under supervision of appropriately credentialed molecular biology technology professionals. Includes practical experience and theoretical principles in areas described by CLS 250G, CLS 470, CLS 471, CLS 472 and CLS 473.

CLS 471 Genetic and Genomic Analysis Techniques 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Students must achieve a B- or better in all 100-200 level CLS courses and BI218 and a B or better in all 300-400 level CLS courses and BI 312, BI406, BI 418 and CH454. Completion of the pre-clinical courses in the diagnostics genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency.

This course is part of an intense, six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated full-service laboratory under supervision of appropriately credentialed molecular biology technology professionals. Includes practical experience and theoretical principles in areas described by CLS 250G, CLS 470, CLS 471, CLS 472 and CLS 473.

CLS 472 PCR Analysis 5 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Students must achieve a B- or better in all 100-200 level CLS courses and BI218 and a B or better in all 300-400 level CLS courses and BI 312, BI406, BI 418 and CH454. Completion of the pre-clinical courses in the diagnostics genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency.

This course is part of an intense, six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated full-service laboratory under supervision of appropriately credentialed molecular biology technology professionals. Includes practical experience and theoretical principles in areas described by CLS 250G, CLS 470, CLS 471, CLS 472 and CLS 473.

CLS 473 MB Specialized Tech Projects 5 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Students must achieve a B- or better in all 100-200 level CLS courses and BI218 and a B or better in all 300-400 level CLS courses and BI 312, BI406, BI418 and CH454. Completion of the pre-clinical courses in the diagnostics genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency.

This course is part of an intense, six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated full-service laboratory under supervision of appropriately credentialed molecular biology technology professionals. Includes practical experience and theoretical principles in areas described by CLS 250G, CLS 470, CLS 471, CLS 472 and CLS 473.

CLS 480 Cytology Orientation 1 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
This class is part of a supervised, full-time, 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections; and hormonal abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C, CLS 480, CLS 481, CLS 482, CLS 483, CLS 484 and CLS 485.
CLS 481 Tissue Cytology I 8 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.

Includes female genital tract.

Notes:

This class is part of a supervised, full-time, 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections; and hormonal abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C, CLS 480, CLS 481, CLS 482, CLS 483, CLS 484 and CLS 485.

CLS 482 Tissue Cytology II 8 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.

Includes respiratory and G.I. tract.

Notes:

This class is part of a supervised, full-time, 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections; and hormonal abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C, CLS 480, CLS 481, CLS 482, CLS 483, CLS 484 and CLS 485.

CLS 483 Tissue Cytology III 8 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.

Includes all other tissues.

Notes:

This class is part of a supervised, full-time, 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections; and hormonal abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C, CLS 480, CLS 481, CLS 482, CLS 483, CLS 484 and CLS 485.

CLS 484 Applied Clinical Practicum 5 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.

This class is part of a supervised, full-time, 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections; and hormonal abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C, CLS 480, CLS 481, CLS 482, CLS 483, CLS 484 and CLS 48

CLS 485 Advanced Cytology Techniques 2 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
This class is part of a supervised, full-time, 12-month clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections; and hormonal abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C, CLS 480, CLS 481, CLS 482, CLS 483, CLS 484 and CLS 485.
CLS 489 ASCP Certification Exam Preparation 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall Winter Summer
  • Prerequisites: Earned 12 credits of CLS 400 level classes with grades “C” or better.

Comprehensive preparation for the American Society of Clinical Pathology Medical Laboratory Scientist certification examination. This course is designed to provide global campus students with equivalent didactic knowledge that conventional students acquire during a supervised clinical practicum and assist them in preparing for the national certification exam.

CLS 498 Directed Studies in Clinical Laboratory Science 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.

Individual directed study in a clinically related topic. Students study topics through research projects, independent reading and/or a written paper.

Notes:

May apply only to a baccalaureate degree program with the approval of the student’s major department. Usually elected only once.

CN 107 Construction Documents 3 cr.  (2-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall
The study and interpretation of various construction contract documents including plans, specifications and construction manuals. Sample sets of documents are interpreted and developed using computer applications with word processing.
CN 152 Codes and Inspection 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall Winter

This course introduces students to basic requirements and processes for compliance with building codes and ordinances. It also provides a general understanding of the relationships and procedures for various regulatory agencies associated with different compliance requirements; including, but not limited to, plan review and inspection processes. 

Notes:

Formerly CN 252.

CN 152m Michigan Residential Building Codes 1 cr.  (1-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall Winter

This course introduces students to basic requirements and processes for compliance with building codes and ordinances with regards to Michigan Residential Building Codes. It also provides a general understanding of the relationships and procedures for various regulatory agencies associated with different compliance requirements; including, but not limited to, plan review and inspection processes.

Notes:

This course is required if a student wants to earn a pre-licensure certificate for the Michigan Residential Builders License.

Formerly CN 252m.

CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods 3 cr.  (2-0-2)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: CN 107 and CN 110.

This course is designed to introduce the student to basic building systems and the different means and methods constructing those systems. It utilizes both classroom lecture and lab to help students gain practical knowledge of the different systems.

CN 278 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems 3 cr.  (2-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: CN 107.

This course provides a fundamental understanding of construction and design procedures for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and controls systems. Developing and understanding necessary terminology in each of these systems is a primary concentration of the course.