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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS 300 |
Fundamental Concepts and Techniques in the Medical Laboratory | 3 | 3 |
| MLS 349 |
Hematology | 3 | 5 |
| MLS 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 |
| MLS 352 |
Clinical Microbiology II | 4 | 5 |
| MLS 354 |
Clinical Biochemistry I | 3.5 | 5 |
| MLS 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 |
| MLS 355 | Clinical Biochemistry II | 3.5 | 5 |
| MLS 410 | 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 |
| MLS 460 | Immunology | 3 | 5 |
| MLS 490 | Honors (Elective) | 3 | TBA |
| Total | 13 |
