CLS
460
Specimen Processing and Culture
4 cr.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Prerequisites: Students must achieve a 3.0 NMU cumulative GPA and a minimum of 3.0 GPA in the major; students must achieve a grade of “B” or better in BI 111 and BI 312. Cytogenetics track: students must achieve a “B” or better in BI 416 and BI 313 and a grade of “B-” or better in all other major courses. Completion of the required courses in the diagnostic genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency. Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
- Bulletin Year: 2016 - 2017 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 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.