MLS 3312 - Clinical Immunology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Medical Lab Science

Description:

Required course for students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. A comprehensive study of the human immune system and the medical laboratory techniques used to assess immune responsiveness in health and during times of illness and disease. Lectures focus on innate and adaptive immunity, antibody structure and function, and the role of the complement system and cytokines in immune responsiveness. The immunologic manifestation of infectious disease, hypersensitivity, autoimmune diseases, transplantation immunity, tumor immunology, and immunodeficiency diseases will be discussed in detail. Using serological methods, electrophoresis, and molecular techniques, students test samples and correlate results with states of health and disease. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $151 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Comply with established lab safety and governmental regulations and standards applicable to the clinical immunology laboratory. 2. Perform accurate laboratory testing of body fluids, cells, and other substances. 3. Evaluate and interpret laboratory test data while recognizing factors that affect procedure and results. 4. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills that ensure accurate reporting of test results. 5. Explain the different immune related pathologies such as hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, tumor immunology and immunodeficiencies. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science professional program. FA

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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