2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CLS 298 Directed Studies in Clinical Laboratory Science 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

For associate degree programs. May apply to a baccalaureate degree program with the approval of the student’s major department. Usually elected only once. Individual directed study in a clinical laboratory science topic. Students study topics through laboratory projects, independent reading and/or a written paper.

CLS 254 Clinical Microbiology Practicum 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter Summer
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CLS 109, CLS 190, CLS 200, CLS 201, CLS 202, CLS 203, CLS 204, CLS 213, CLS 214, a minimum 2.00 NMU cumulative GPA, and faculty recommendations.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Includes bacteriology, mycology and parasitology.

Notes:

This course is part of a six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory under the supervision of clinical laboratory professionals. Includes practical experience in all areas of the clinical laboratory including LIS. Current affiliates are in Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The practicum is represented by CLS 250T, CLS 251, CLS 252, CLS 253 and CLS 254.

CLS 253 Blood Bank Practicum 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: : A grade of “C” or better in CLS 109, CLS 190, CLS 200, CLS 201, CLS 202, CLS 203, CLS 204, CLS 213, CLS 214, a minimum 2.00 NMU cumulative GPA, and faculty recommendations.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Includes blood banking.

Notes:

This course is part of a six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory under the supervision of clinical laboratory professionals. Includes practical experience in all areas of the clinical laboratory including LIS. Current affiliates are in Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The practicum is represented by CLS 250T, CLS 251, CLS 252, CLS 253 and CLS 254.

CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry Practicum 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CLS 109, CLS 190, CLS 200, CLS 201, CLS 202, CLS 203, CLS 204, CLS 213, CLS 214, a minimum 2.00 NMU cumulative GPA, and faculty recommendations.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Includes chemistry and routine urinalysis.

Notes:

This course is part of a six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory under the supervision of clinical laboratory professionals. Includes practical experience in all areas of the clinical laboratory including LIS. Current affiliates are in Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The practicum is represented by CLS 250T, CLS 251, CLS 252, CLS 253 and CLS 254.

CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CLS 109, CLS 190, CLS 200, CLS 201, CLS 202, CLS 203, CLS 204, CLS 213, CLS 214, a minimum 2.00 NMU cumulative GPA, and faculty recommendations.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Includes hematology and coagulation.

Notes:

This course is part of a six-month, full-time practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory under the supervision of clinical laboratory professionals. Includes practical experience in all areas of the clinical laboratory including LIS. Current affiliates are in Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The practicum is represented by CLS 250T, CLS 251, CLS 252, CLS 253 and CLS 254.

CLS 250T Clinical Practice 2 cr.

• Offered: Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will practice their skills in phlebotomy and serological testing.

CLS 250S Clinical Practice 1 cr.

• Offered: Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will practice their skills in specimen processing and routine urinalysis.

CLS 250M Clinical Practice 1 cr.

• Offered: Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will practice techniques in advanced diagnostic microbiology.

CLS 250H Clinical Practice 2 cr.

• Offered: Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will practice techniques in advanced histology.

CLS 250G Clinical Practice 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will become oriented to the cytogenetic or molecular biology laboratory which includes the application of safety policies and learning specialized nomenclature, definitions and some diagnostic genetic techniques. A review of human chromosome and G and Q band patterns are included for cytogenetic students.