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By the authority of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
and in cooperation with several accredited hospitals, the
Department of Chemistry administers a program leading to
a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical Technology.
ADVISOR: Benny
Arney
NAVIGATION: Medical
Technology Major BS | Course Descriptions
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical
Technology may be earned by completing the following 100
semester-hour core, and a year of clinical training at an
American Medical Association approved hospital School of
Medical Technology. A minimum of 128 semester hours is required.
Curriculum: Major In
Medical Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE |
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| First Year |
Credit |
Second Year |
Credit |
BIO 138/118, 139/119 or
161/111, 162/112 |
8 |
BIO 341 |
4 |
| CHM 138/118, 139/119 |
8 |
CHM 241, 238/218, 239/219 |
12 |
| ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
Component Area 4 (Literature) |
3 |
| HIS 163 |
3 |
ENG 330 |
3 |
| MTH 169, 170 |
6 |
POL 261, POL (200-level) |
6 |
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32 |
HIS 164 |
3 |
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Component Area 5 |
3 |
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34 |
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| Third Year |
Credit |
Fourth Year |
Credit |
| BIO 347, 435 |
6 |
MDT 420 |
2 |
| CHM 410, 348, 426, 440 |
11 |
MDT 421, 422 |
4 |
| PHY 138/118, 139/119 |
8 |
MDT 431, 432 |
6 |
| Electives (Adv.*) |
3-4 |
MDT 435 |
3 |
| Component Area 4 (Cultural
Studies) |
3 |
MDT 440, 441 |
8 |
Component Area 4
(Visual and Performing Arts) |
3 |
MDT 450, 455 |
10 |
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31-32 |
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33 |
* Advanced electives: The clinical facilities recommend
that these electives be taken from CHM 439, BIO 345, or BIO
446.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MDT 410 CLINICAL INSTRUMENTATION.
Theory and practice of instrumental analysis are used in
clinical analyses. Credit 1.
MDT 415 CLINICAL URINALYSIS.
The physiology of urine formation, abnormalities and renal
diseases is studied. Microscopic examination techniques are
utilized. Credit 1.
MDT 420 ESSENTIALS FOR CLINICAL
LABORATORY SCIENCE. Studies of medical terminology, laboratory
mathematics and statistics, laboratory safety, phlebotomy
technique, professional ethics and the legal responsibility
of the laboratory scientist are studied. Emphasis is placed
on the professional relationship and communication with other
medical personnel. Credit 2.
MDT 421 CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY.
Lecture and laboratory instruction on parasites that produce
diseases in humans is carried out. Credit 2.
MDT 422 CLINICAL MYCOLOGY.
Studies of human pathogenic fungi are made. Laboratory work
involves the isolation, culturing and identification of the
various fungi. Pathogenic effects of these fungi are studied.
Credit 2.
MDT 431 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY I.
HEMATOLOGY AND COAGULATION. A study of the formed elements
of blood and the mechanisms of coagulation in normal and
diseased states is made. Credit 3.
MDT 432 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY II.
Concepts introduced in Clinical Hematology I are investigated
more extensively. Credit 3.
MDT 435 CLINICAL SEROLOGY.
A study of the immune response and its relation to diagnosis
of disease is made. Immunological techniques are utilized
to detect various diseases. Credit 3.
MDT 440 CLINICAL BLOOD BANKING.
A study of the theory and principles of immunohematology
relating to blood grouping, Rh typing, antibody detection
and compatibility testing in blood transfusion is made. Donor
selection and principles of component therapy are studied.
Credit 4.
MDT 441 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I.
Comparative methodology of diagnostic tests, normal and abnormal
human physiology as related to diagnostic procedures of pathological
conditions are studied. Credit 4.
MDT 450 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II.
A study of the chemical composition of blood and other body
fluids by manual and automated analyses is made. Credit 5.
MDT 455 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY.
Studies of human pathogenic bacteria are made. Staining methods,
cultural and differential biochemical characteristics, methods
of isolation from body fluids, and the effects of therapeutic
agents on organisms are studied. Credit 5.
MDT 495 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP.
Supervised practice in each of the clinical departments.
May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.
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