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  • CLS 321/521: Clinical Immunology I

    5.00 Credits
    Rush University

    An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of immunity including development, structure and function of the lymphoid systems; the basis of antigenicity; antibody structure; methods of detection and measurement; mechanism of cellular immunity; white cell function; hypersensitivity reactions; the complement system; and mechanisms of immune suppression and tolerance. In the laboratory portion of the class, students become familiar with the purpose, principles, performance and interpretation of various serological tests used routinely in the clinical laboratory for the diagnosis of syphilis and other infectious diseases, as well as, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and thyroiditis. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. [3-6-5]
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  • CLS 330/530: Microbiology

    5.00 Credits
    Rush University

    Course focuses on the diagnostic procedures employed in the clinical bacteriology laboratory, such as specimen collection and the isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility testing are discussed. Laboratory activities familiarize the student with the colony morphology of clinically important bacteria and consist of learning procedures used in the identification of bacteria isolates, including the gram stain and various biochemical assays. These activities are then applied to the identification of unknown bacterial isolates found in patient specimens. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. [3-6-5]
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  • CLS 331/531: Parasitology,Mycology and Virology

    4.00 Credits
    Rush University

    This course provides clinical background in mycology, parasitology, and virology. Emphasis is on the disease involved and on diagnostic procedures used in the laboratory. The laboratory portion consists of identification, specimen collection and processing of medically important viruses, fungi and parasites. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. [3-3-4]
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  • CLS 338/538: Advanced Microbiology

    3.00 Credits
    Rush University

    This course consists of a review of clinical microbiology concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical microbiology including diagnostic procedures employed in the clinical bacteriology laboratory, such as specimen collection and the isolation and identification of medically important bacteria. Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility testing are discussed. Includes laboratory experiences dealing with diagnostic tests performed in a clinical activities familiarize the student with the colony morphology of clinically important bacteria and consist of learning procedures used in the identification of bacteria isolates, including the gram stain and various biochemical assays. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. P/N grading. [v-v-v]
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  • CLS 339/539: Advanced Parasitology,Mycology and Virology

    3.00 Credits
    Rush University

    This course consists of a review of clinical concepts followed by a comprehensive evaluation and additional advanced theory in clinical mycology, parasitology, and virology. Emphasis is on the disease involved and on diagnostic procedures used in the laboratory. Includes laboratory experiences dealing with diagnostic tests and identification, specimen collection and processing of medically important viruses, fungi and parasites. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. P/N grading. [v-v-v]
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  • CLS 344/544: Professional Development I

    3.00 Credits
    Rush University

    Course introduces the student to the profession of clinical laboratory science. The various professional, accrediting and certifying organizations are discussed. Students learn about the profession from experienced clinical laboratory scientists. The past, present and future of the profession are discussed including present and future trends in education and employment. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. P/N grading. [v-v-v]
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  • CLS 345/545: Professional Development II

    3.00 Credits
    Rush University

    Course focus is on professional issues, professional conduct and ethics. Students discuss various trends and factors that affect the profession. An in-depth series of ethical issues and behavior are presented and analyzed. Scientific integrity and responsible conduct are discussed. Co-requisite: GCC 506 Biomedical Research Ethics; Prerequisite: Departmental permission. P/N grading. [v-v-v]
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  • CLS 346/546: Professional Development III

    3.00 Credits
    Rush University

    Professional Development III
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  • CLS 366/466/566: Special Topics:Case Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Rush University

    The student will analyze prepared case studies in areas of special interest, and answer questions regarding the case in the form of homework assignments, class discussions and by composing their own case studies with information from the literature, textbooks, and the Internet. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Departmental permission. P/N grading. [v-v-v]
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  • CLS 368/468/568: Special Topics in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    3.00 Credits
    Rush University

    An examination of contemporary professional issues in clinical laboratory sciences. Content varies according to topics chosen by instructor. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. P/N grading. [v-v-v]
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