2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CLS 250 Clinical Practice 1-2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: CLS 100, 109 and acceptance for a clinical placement by the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is designed for all programs with a clinical practicum that extends into the summer months. This course represents each different discipline identified by the appropriate suffix.

CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology 3 cr.  (1-1-2.5)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: CLS 204 or concurrent enrollment or instructor’s permission. CLS 190 recommended.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Methods of the isolation and identification of microbial pathogens including clinically significant bacteria, fungi and parasites. Laboratory diagnostic techniques focus on biochemical characterization, serologic testing, rapid identification methods, susceptibility testing and microscopic examination.

CLS 213 Clinical Immunology and Serology 1 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: One year of high school biology or one semester of college biology, or instructor’s permission; chemistry recommended.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to immunology, the immune response and the application of immunological concepts to serological testing in the clinical laboratory.

CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: CLS 109, BI 104, or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the medically important bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Infectious diseases are discussed by organ systems including the role of normal flora and clinical information relevant to each. Current practices in the collection and transportation of clinical specimens and infection control issues are emphasized.

CLS 203 Immunohematology 3 cr.  (2-0-3)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: One year of high school biology or one semester of college biology, CLS 213 or concurrent enrollment or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Fundamentals of blood banking in the ABO, Rh and other blood group systems; blood component preparation and utilization; transfusion; transfusion complications; quality control and problem solving; and current issues in transfusion medicine. Laboratories include techniques used in immunology/serology; blood grouping; compatibility testing; and antibody identification.

CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry and one semester of college chemistry or instructor’s permission. CLS 109, CLS 190 recommended.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Examination of the methods of analysis and clinical significance of a variety of analytes found in an assortment of body fluids. Data correlation, basic statistics and quality control measures are emphasized. Performance of clinical chemistry assays that are typically done in hospital laboratories.

CLS 201 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation 3 cr.  (2-0-3)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: CLS 109, CLS 190, BI 104 (BI 104 can be taken concurrently), or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A study of blood-forming organs, the morphologic, biochemical and ­functional aspects of the cellular components and the mechanisms of hemostasis. Disorders are discussed and correlated with the abnormal results found in corresponding lab tests. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic procedures and those used to differentiate normal and abnormal states.

CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis 1 cr.  (2-0-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: High school biology recommended.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The course will include macroscopic, chemical and microscopic examination of various fluids. Significance, principles, reference ranges, sources of error and data correlation of manual and automated methods will be emphasized in each type of analysis.

Notes:

This course meets for the last six weeks of the semester.

CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory Techniques 1 cr.  (3-0-2)

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

The course is designed to develop basic laboratory skills that are fundamental to science exploration and practice. The student will learn the principles and effective use of the microscope including bright-field, phase, polarized, dark-field and fluorescence techniques. Spectrophotometry and proper pipetting techniques will also be addressed.

Notes:

Meets four weeks of the semester.

CLS 150 Phlebotomy Practicum 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: CLS 100, CLS 109, BI 104 and acceptance into the practicum.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Extensive clinical experience in phlebotomy. The student will log a total of 160 hours at assigned clinical agencies.