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2223

Directed Studies in Clinical Laboratory Science

CLS 498 Directed Studies in Clinical Laboratory Science 1-4 cr.

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.

Advanced Cytology Techniques

CLS 485 Advanced Cytology Techniques 2 cr. 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.

Applied Clinical Practicum

CLS 484 Applied Clinical Practicum 5 cr.

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

Tissue Cytology III

CLS 483 Tissue Cytology III 8 cr.

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.

Tissue Cytology II

CLS 482 Tissue Cytology II 8 cr.

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.

Tissue Cytology I

CLS 481 Tissue Cytology I 8 cr.

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.

Cytology Orientation

CLS 480 Cytology Orientation 1 cr. 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.

MB Specialized Tech Projects

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.
  • Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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.

PCR Analysis

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.
  • Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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.

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