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Curriculum Outline
This is a model plan meant to illustrate the MLS curriculum, excluding liberal arts and most science distribution courses. Students enter in either fall or spring semesters and progress at different rates according to academic performance, work, family commitments and other factors. Programs are designed in collaboration with faculty advisors.
First Semester, Year # 1 (15 Weeks)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSP 300 |
Fundamental Concepts and Techniques in the Medical Laboratory | 3 | 3 |
| MLSP 349 |
Hematology | 3 | 5 |
| MLSP 351 |
Clinical Microbiology I | 3 | 5 |
| CHEM 222 |
Organic Chemistry | 3 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 12 | 17 |
Second Semester, Year # 1 (15 Weeks)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 347 |
Human Histology | 3 | 5 |
| MLSP 352 |
Clinical Microbiology II | 4 | 5 |
| MLSP 354 |
Clinical Biochemistry I | 3.5 | 5 |
| MLSP 361 |
Computers and Data Processing in the Medical Laboratory | 3 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13.5 | 18 |
Third Semester, Year # 2 (15 Weeks)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Class Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 312 | Human Physiology: Integration and Control | 3 | 3 |
| MLSP 355 | Clinical Biochemistry II | 3.5 | 5 |
| MLSP410 | Professional Practice (Elective) | 3 | 8 wks |
| MLS 450 | Cell and Tissue Culture | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 13.5 |
Fourth Semester, Year # 2 (15 Weeks)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Class Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 410 | Biotechnology Workshop (Elective) | 4 | - |
| MLS{ 457 | Senior Seminar | 3 | 3 |
| MLSP 460 | Immunology | 3 | 5 |
| MLS 490 | Honors (Elective) | 3 | TBA |
| Total | 13 |
