MLS 320 - Clinical Hematology I Lecture

2 Credits
2 lecture hours.

An introductory course to the basic principles of hematology and the study of anemias. Topics include hematopoiesis, erythropoiesis, anemias, and hemoglobinopathies. Students will learn to evaluate normal and abnormal cellular morphology through a systematic evaluation of the peripheral smear and all of its components. Additionally, students will learn to integrate these findings into the clinical picture. Reference intervals (Normal values), the laboratory evaluation of hematological diseases and treatment plans will be presented in detail. Manual and automated procedures for components of the blood will be performed in the laboratory session. Laboratory exercises, case studies, and integrated discussions will complement the course. This course is limited to science majors only. MDTC 320

Prerequisite(s) BIOL 201 completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) MLS 320L
Offered (SPRING)