Introduction to Clinical
Laboratory Science Bio 204
Spring 2002 3:30 - 4:30 PM Tuesdays
| DATE | TOPICS |
| 1/15 | Introduction to medical technology |
| 1/22 | Professional ethics |
| 1/29 | Hematology |
| 2/5 | Coagulation |
| 2/12 | Blood Banking |
| 2/19 | Chemistry |
| 2/26 | Collection, Urinalysis, and EKG |
| 3/5 | Microbiology |
| 3/12 | Immunology/Serology |
| 3/18-22 | Spring Break |
| 3/26 | Clinical experience, continuing education |
| 4/2 | Job Opportunities, salaries |
| 4/9 | Different types of laboratory settings and emerging infectious diseases |
| 4/16 | Field trip to Greenview Hospital |
| 4/23 | Field trip to Graves-Gilbert Clinic |
| 4/30 | Field trip to Medical Center |
| TBA | FINAL EXAM |
GRADING: Their will be one comprehensive exam. Daily class participation and attendance are reflecting in the grade.
COURSE ID: 204-001, course will meet in Room 203 TCNW.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Larry P. Elliott, Office 205-E, TCNW, Office hours posted, Phone: 745-6002, e-mail Larry.Elliott@wku.edu
PREREQUISITES: Biology 120-121 or consent of instructor
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS: Students are expected to participate in class discussion; attend each presentation given by professor and visiting technologists, and prepare a notebook covering all aspects of the course and facilities visited; and to take a final examination.
TEXTBOOK: None
COURSE OBJECTIVE: To introduce students to the profession of clinical laboratory science, also known as medical technology. Attention will also be given to other professionals who work as a team to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.