Clinical Laboratory Science Department Office
3515 West Science
Phone: 906-227-2885
Fax: 906-227-1309
Web page
www.nmu.edu/cls/cls.htm
Director
Lucille A. Contois
lcontois@nmu.edu
Faculty
Lucille A. Contois
Marsha E. Lucas
Wayne R. Price
Linda R. Riipi
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Hospital Affiliations
nmu.edu/cls/hospital.htm
Accreditation
The clinical laboratory science, clinical
laboratory technician, diagnostic genetics, histotechnology, clinical
assistant and histotechnician programs are accredited by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W.
Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631.
The cytotechnology program is accredited
by the American Society of Cytology (ASC), 400 West 9th Street, Suite
201, Wilmington, DE, 19801, at the clinical site.
Student Organizations
• clinical practical
• tutoring
• research assistant
• laboratory assistant
• work study
• simulated clinical laboratory
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Clinical Laboratory
Sciences
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Clinical
Laboratory Science at NMU
The
department has a strong commitment to the career ladder approach to
higher education. All programs and degrees are designed to be
transferable to higher-level degrees. All programs are based heavily
in the sciences with an application to laboratory technology.
Depending on program selection, graduates find employment in
hospital laboratories, clinics, industry, microbiology,
biotechnology, forensics and research.
The
clinical laboratory science field is made up of professionals who
rely on their knowledge of basic science and laboratory skills to
assume a variety of responsibilities in various laboratory and
health care settings. Graduates of the clinical laboratory science
curricula must possess appropriate knowledge, skills and attributes
to become competent practitioners who are readily adaptable to
changing technologies. Advancement opportunities exist for the
graduate as specialists, directors, managers and consultants with
experience and/or further education.
Clinical
Laboratory Science Programs
The
clinical laboratory science curriculum includes 11 programs:
bachelor’s degrees–clinical laboratory scientist, clinical
laboratory scientist/microbiology concentration, diagnostic
genetics, clinical systems analyst, cytotechnology, histotechnology
and science technologist; associate in applied science
degrees–clinical laboratory technician, histotechnician and science
technician; certificate–clinical assistant. The department also
offers a minor program in clinical laboratory techniques.
Bachelor Degree Programs
Clinical Laboratory Scientist and
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Microbiology
The chief
goals of the clinical laboratory scientist program are to: (1)
provide graduates who successfully complete certification exams and
are highly competitive in securing future employment; (2) foster
adaptability of the graduates; (3) provide students with marketable
skills early in the curriculum; and (4) present education in the
most expedient manner while not compromising content or
comprehension.
Clinical
laboratory scientists perform a variety of laboratory assays on
human and other types of specimens in clinical, research, commercial
(biotechnology, pharmaceutical, etc.) and forensic laboratories to
provide diagnostic data and information necessary to support health
care, ensure quality control, facilitate product development and
solve problems. Clinical laboratory scientists may have a variety of
responsibilities, including implementing and performing tests,
developing test menus and algorithms, consulting, supervising,
managing and teaching.
The
clinical laboratory scientist major incorporates didactic and
clinical education throughout the four year curriculum. Students
gain marketable skills after two years in the program through CLT
certification. Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible
to take one of the national certification tests: CLS/MT Generalist
or the Microbiology Categorical. The university maintains CLS
affiliations with a variety of hospitals in Michigan, Wisconsin and
Minnesota. (See Hospital Affiliations.) The sophomore and
senior practica provide an opportunity for students to experience
two different clinical settings prior to graduation.
Clinical
Systems Analyst
The goal
of the program is to prepare graduates to work in a clinical
laboratory setting, in a hospital information systems department or
as a laboratory information systems consultant.
The
clinical systems analyst major combines two disciplines—clinical
laboratory technology and computer information systems—to meet a
rapidly growing market. Students will receive training and first
become certified laboratory professionals at the clinincal
laboratory technical level. In addition, their baccalaureate degree
will be augmented with a comprehensive background in computer
information systems.
This
major broadens employment opportunities and fulfills a pressing need
for skilled computer information systems graduates who understand
the unique requirements of a clinical laboratory. Positions are
available nationwide with future growth assured.
Cytotechnology and Histotechnology
The goals
of the cytotechnology and histotechnology programs are to prepare
students with the basic science background needed to meet the
requirements for admission to clinical programs approved by the ASC
or NAACLS.
Cytology
is the study of the structure and the function of cells.
Cytotechnologists prepare cellular samples for study under the
microscope and assist in the diagnosis of disease by the examination
of these samples. Cytotechnologists are trained clinical laboratory
science professionals who work with pathologists to detect
microscopic changes in body cells that may be important in the early
diagnosis of cancer.
Histology
is the study of tissues. Histotechnologists perform all functions of
the histotechnician plus they identify tissue structures, cell
component and staining characteristics, relate these to physiologic
functions, implement and evaluate new techniques and procedures,
make quality control judgements and apply principles of management
and education methodology when appropriate.
The first
three years of the curriculum are at the university while the fourth
year is completed through an accredited cytotechnology or
histotechnology practicum. The university is affiliated with
hospitals in Wisconsin and Michigan; however, students may apply to
any accredited school in the United States. If students meet the
hospital’s standards and are accepted, they register for the
cytotechnology or histotechnology practicum courses at Northern
Michigan University and pursue a twelve month program under the
direction of the hospital.
Diagnostic
Genetics
The goals
of the program are to: (1) provide students with an
interdisciplinary academic background; (2) prepare graduates for
employment in a rapidly expanding field; and (3) prepare graduates
for national certification exams.
Diagnostic genetics is a rapidly expanding new clinical discipline
focusing on the identification of abnormalities of chromosomes or
regions of DNA associated with pathology and disease. This field is
growing rapidly and is driven in part by discoveries of genes
associated with inherited disorders that are reported by the human
genome project, and in part by exciting advances in biotechnology.
As a result, numerous opportunities for research, development,
practice and education associated with the field of diagnostic
genetics are constantly emerging.
The
diagnostic genetics major offers students the choice of
specialization in either molecular biology or cytogenetics. Both
specialties use aspects of genetic testing to aid in the diagnosis,
prevention and treatment of inherited disease. Students receive
laboratory-based training in various biology and chemistry courses
as well as a thorough preparation in a broad range of clinical
laboratory science skills. Exacting technique, ingenuity, and
careful attention to detail and process are required to perform in
all of these areas. The small-group high-tech laboratory
environments at Northern Michigan University prepare students to
function in clinical, research and commercial work settings.
Students
participate in two clinical practicum experiences—one at the
sophomore level and another at the senior level. Northern Michigan
University maintains affliliations with a variety of hospitals in
Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The senior practicum is conducted
at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Science
Technologist
The goal
of the science technologist program is to prepare a premier
laboratorian who is employable in a variety of laboratory settings
(clinical, commercial, research, biotechnology, forensic). Students
are exposed to a wide variety of methods, principles, instruments,
technical skills and laboratory problems. The curriculum is built
upon a firm foundation in clinical techniques, but students have
options in course selection to pursue one of three areas: clinical
certification, biotechnology or forensics.
Students
who have first completed an associate degree program in clinical lab
technician, histotechnician or science technician will find that
much of their course work may be applied to the science technologist
degree.
Associate Degree Programs
Clinical Laboratory Technician
The chief
goals of the clinical laboratory sciences program are to develop
proficiency in the performance of a wide variety of tests while also
developing an understanding of the interrelationships of laboratory
data and physiological processes.
Clinical
laboratory technicians perform routine laboratory tests under
supervision to provide diagnostic data in health care and biomedical
industries. The first three semesters of the program consist of
liberal arts, science and clinical laboratory science courses taken
on campus. During the last six months of the second year, students
are placed in an affiliated hospital to complete a clinical
practicum. The university is affiliated with a variety of hospitals
within four hours of Marquette.
Histotechnician
The
purpose of the histotechnician program is to prepare students with a
basic science background needed to meet the requirements for
admission to a clinical program accredited by The National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Histotechnicians prepare sections of body tissue for examination by
a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction and malignancy. The
specimens may be used for diagnostic, research or teaching purposes.
Histotechnicians process sections of tissue by fixation,
dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification,
microincineration, mounting and routine and special staining.
Science
Technician
The goal
of the science technician program is to prepare students to work
competently, with supervision, in a variety of laboratory settings
(biomedical, commercial, etc.). Students are provided with a basic
foundation in clinical techniques complemented with science, math,
and computer courses.
The
science technician degree may "career ladder" into the science
technologist degree with no loss of credit.
Certificate Program
Clinical Assistant
The goal
of the clinical assistant certificate program is to provide
competent and well-trained graduates who are employable in a variety
of settings.
As a
member of the health care delivery team, the clinical assistant
performs a variety of duties under the supervision of a laboratory
scientist, nurse, or other medical personnel. Among the duties are
specimen procurement and sample processing, basic laboratory
testing, patient processing, basic technical nursing skills and
secretarial work. The balance of these duties will be determined by
the place of employment. The one-year program includes an
introduction to fundamental laboratory, office, and nursing skills,
in addition to selected supportive courses. During the second
semester, the students train in clinical sites within the Marquette
area.
The
program is divided into two phases. The first phase allows students
to gain proficiency in phlebotomy (obtaining a blood specimen) and
become eligible for phlebotomy certification. The second phase
expands into the multi-skilled areas so graduates are eligible for
employment in a wide variety of health care settings.
Department/Program Policies
Clinical Systems Analyst,
Cytotechnology, Histotechnologist, Histotechnician, Science
Technologist and Technician, Clinical Laboratory Technician Clinical
Assistant and Clinical Laboratory Techniques Minor
A 2.00
GPA must be maintained in the major and overall for each of these
programs. Students must receive no less than a "C-" in any CLS
course for the CLT and CA program. Based upon the chosen major, upon
graduation, students are qualified to take a national certification
exam in either cytotechnology, Histotechnology, Histotechnician, CLT
or phlebotomy. Additional special criteria and policies for
internships are further described in the "CLS Policy Manual".
Clinical
Laboratory Scientist and CLS/Microbiology
I n
order to be granted a bachelor's degree as clinical laboratory
scientist, students must maintain an overall 2.60 GPA and a 2.00 GPA
in the major and overall. Students must receive no less than
"C-" in any clinical laboratory science course. Students are
eligible to take national certification examinations for clinical
laboratory scientists or the microbiology categorical exam upon
program completion. Criteria for placement into the practicum
can be found under the appropriate course descriptions.
Diagnostic
Genetics
In order
to be granted a bachelor’s degree in diagnostic genetics, a student
must have a grade point average of 2.60 overall and in the major,
meet specific course grade requirements, and receive no less than a
"C" in any course of the major. Students are then qualified to take
the national certification exams for cytogenetics and molecular
biology. Criteria for placement into the practicum can be found
under the appropriate course descriptions.
Additional
Policies
For
further information on policies, essential functions, application
procedures, specific affiliation sites, hospital placement
eligibility, costs, certification requirements, and job markets, see
the CLS Policy Manual available at the Northern Michigan
University Bookstore.
The
Clinical Laboratory Science Department reserves the right to
withdraw any student whose health, conduct, scholastic standing or
clinical practice is such that it is inadvisable for the student to
remain in the department. In any of the programs offered by this
department, clinical placement for training cannot be guaranteed. In
addition to the academic placement policies, students must be
recommended by the departmental faculty. Any negative
recommendations may override an otherwise acceptable academic
record.
Students
majoring in department programs may be required to have certain
immunizations. Further information is available in the department
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Baccalaureate Degree
Programs
Clinical
Laboratory Science Major
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Total Credits Required for Degree
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131
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Liberal Studies
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30-40*
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Health Promotion
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2
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Major
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61
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CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood
Specimen
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1
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CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic
Sciences
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1
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CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
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1
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CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis
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1
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CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation
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3
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CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry
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4
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CLS 203 Immunohematology
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3
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CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology
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2
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CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology
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1
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CLS 214 Diagnostic
Microbiology
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3
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CLS 250T Clinical Practice
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2
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CLS 251 Clinical Hematology
Practicum
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3
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CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry
Practicum
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4
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CLS 253 Blood Banking
Practicum
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3
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CLS 254 Clinical
Microbiology Practicum
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4
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CLS 301 Advanced
Hematology/Coagulation
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3
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CLS 302 Advanced Clinical
Chemistry
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2
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CLS 303 Advanced
Immunohematology
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2
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CLS 304 Advanced Clinical Microbiology
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2
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CLS 420 Clinical Educational
Practices
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1
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CLS 250S Clinical Practice
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1
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CLS 451 Advanced Hematology
Practicum
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3
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CLS 452 Advanced Clinical
Chemistry Practicum
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3
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CLS 453 Advanced Clinical
Immunohematology Practicum
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4
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CLS 454 Advanced
Microbiology Practicum
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4
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Other Required Courses
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44
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BI 104 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
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4
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BI 111 Introductory Biology:
Principles
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4
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BI 206 Human Genetics
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3
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BI 218 Cell and Molecular
Biology
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4
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BI 405 Immunology
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3
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CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
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5
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CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
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5
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CH 220 Introductory Organic
Chemistry
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5
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CH 450 Introductory
Biochemistry
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4
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MA 171 Introduction to
Probability and Statistics
Satisfies
the formal communication studies requirement.
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4
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MGT 240 Organizational
Behavior and Management
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3
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Clinical
Laboratory Science–Clinical Microbiology Concentration
(Microbiology Categorical Certification Option)
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Total Credits Required for Degree
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128
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Liberal Studies
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33-40*
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Health Promotion
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2
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Major Core
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54
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CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood
Specimen
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1
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CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
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1
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CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
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1
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CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis
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1
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CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation
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3
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CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry
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4
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CLS 203 Immunohematology
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3
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CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology
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1
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CLS 250T-253 Clinical
Practicum
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12
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CLS 420 Clinical Educational
Practices
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1
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Major Concentration
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CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology
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2
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CLS 214 Diagnostic
Microbiology
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3
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CLS 254 Clinical
Microbiology Practicum
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4
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CLS 304 Advanced Clinical
Microbiology
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2
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CLS 440 Advanced Clinical
Bacteriology
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8
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CLS 441 Advanced Clinical
Mycology
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2
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CLS 442 Advanced Clinical
Parasitology
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2
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CLS 443 Advanced Clinical
Mycobacteriology/Virology
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2
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CLS 250M Clinical Practice
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1
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Supportive Courses for Microbiology
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14
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BI 303 General Microbiology
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5
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BI 423 Parasitology
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3
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BI 404 Virology
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3
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BI 405 Immunology
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3
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Other Required Courses
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34
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BI 104 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
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4
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BI 111 Introductory
Biology: Principles
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4
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BI 206 Human Genetics
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3
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BI 218 Cell and Molecular Biology
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4
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CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
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5
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CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
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5
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CH 220 Introductory Organic
Chemistry
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5
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MA 171 Introduction to
Probability and Statistics
Satisfies
the formal communication studies requirement.
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4
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Cytotechnology
Major
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Total Credits Required for Degree
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124
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Liberal Studies
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30-40*
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Health Promotion
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2
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Major
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44
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CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
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1
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CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
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1
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CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis
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1
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CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation
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3
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CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology
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2
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CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology
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1
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CLS 250C Clinical Practice
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2
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CLS 420 Clinical Educational
Practices
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1
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CLS 480 Cytology Orientation
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1
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CLS 481 Tissue Cytology I
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8
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CLS 482 Tissue Cytology II
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8
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CLS 483 Tissue Cytology III
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8
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CLS 484 Applied Clinical
Practicum
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5
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CLS 485 Advanced Cytology
Techniques
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2
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Other Required Courses
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41
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BI 111 Introductory Biology:
Principles
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4
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BI 201 Human Anatomy
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3
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BI 206 Human Genetics
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3
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BI 218 Cell and Molecular Biology
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4
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BI 313 Cell Biology
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4
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BI 426 Human Histology
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4
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CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
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5
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CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
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5
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CH 220
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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5
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MA 171 Introduction to
Probability and Statistics
Satisfies
the formal communication studies requirement.
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4
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Biology Elective
Choose from
the following:
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2-5
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BI 202 Human Physiology (5
cr.)
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BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.)
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BI 414 Electron Microscopy
(3 cr.)
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BI 416 Experimental
Cytogenetics (2-3 cr.)
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BI 423 Parasitology (3 cr.)
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Electives
Choose from the following:
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8-11
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Any mathematics course above
100 excluding MA 171
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Any Physics course 200 level
or above
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CH 450 Introductory
Biochemistry (4 cr.)
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HL 101 Medical Terminology
(1 cr.)
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CIS 110 Principles of Computer
Information Systems or IS electives (1-4 cr.)
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Any CLS course (4 cr.)
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Diagnostic
Genetics Major
with Two Tracks:
The program offers a cytogenetics or molecular
biology track. These tracks require the
same course work at Northern Michigan University but differ in the senior
practicum.
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Total Credits Required for Degree
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126
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Liberal Studies
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30-40*
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Health Promotion
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2
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Major
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57
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CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood
Specimen
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1
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CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
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1
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CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
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1
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CLS 201
Clinical Hematology/Coagulation
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3
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CLS
Electives
Choose from the following:
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3-4
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CLS 200
Urine and Body Fluid Analysis (1 cr.)
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CLS 202
Clinical Chemistry (4 cr.)
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CLS 203
Immunohematology (3 cr.)
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CLS 204
Clinical Microbiology (2 cr.)
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CLS 213 Clinical
Immunology and Serology
(1 cr.)
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CLS 214
Diagnostic Microbiology (3 cr.)
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*CLS Practicum (2 months)
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6
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Choose from the following
to correspond with prerequisite courses chosen above:
CLS 250, CLS 251, CLS 252, CLS 253, CLS
254, CLS 391
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CLS 420 Clinical Education
Practices
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1
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BI 218 Cell and Molecular
Biology
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4
|
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BI 313 Cell Biology
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4
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BI 404 Virology
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3
|
|
BI 405 Immunology
|
3
|
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BI 416 Cytogenetics
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2
|
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BI 418 Molecular Biology
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4
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BI 426 Histology
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4
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CH 454 Biochemical
Techniques
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4
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CLS Senior Practicum (6 months)
Choose cytogenetics practicum or
molecular biology practicum below.
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16
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Cytogenetics Practicum
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CLS 250G Clinical Practice
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2
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CLS 460 Specimen Processing
and Culture
|
4
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CLS 461 Microscopic Analysis
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4
|
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CLS 462 FISH Technology
|
3
|
|
CLS 463 CG Specialized
Tech/Projects
|
3
|
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Molecular Biology Practicum
|
|
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CLS 250G Clinical Practice
|
2
|
|
CLS 470 DNA Purification
|
2
|
|
CLS 471 Southern Blot
Analysis
|
5
|
|
CLS 472 PCR Analysis
|
5
|
|
CLS 473 MB Specialized
Tech/Projects
|
2
|
|
Other Required Courses
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33-35
|
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BI 111 Introductory Biology:
Principles
|
4
|
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BI 104 Human Anatomy and
Physiology or
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3-4
|
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BI 201 Human Anatomy
|
|
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BI 206 Human Genetics or BI
312 Genetics
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3-4
|
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CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
|
5
|
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CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
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5
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CH 220
Introductory Organic Chemistry
|
5
|
|
CH 450 Introductory
Biochemistry
|
4
|
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MA 171 Introduction to Probability
and Statistics
Satisfies
the formal communication studies requirement.
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4
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Diagnostic Genetics Electives
Select prerequisites for BI 404 (BI 203 or BI 303, or CLS 204 and CLS 214,
and CH 220 or CH 322) and BI 405 (BI 203 or BI 303, or CLS 203, and CH 220 or
CH 322) as needed.
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4-6
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*Note: Students may substitute a
histology (CLS 380 series) or cytotechnology (CLS 480 series) practicum in place
of the CLS 2XX series.
Histotechnologist
Major
|
Total Credits Required for Degree
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124
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Liberal Studies
|
30-40*
|
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Health Promotion
|
2
|
|
Major
|
42
|
|
CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
|
1
|
|
CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory
Techniques
|
1
|
|
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis
|
1
|
|
CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation
|
3
|
|
CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology
|
2
|
|
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology
|
1
|
|
CLS 250H Clinical Practice
|
2
|
|
CLS 380 Histotechnique I
|
7
|
|
CLS 381 Histotechnique II
|
7
|
|
CLS 382 Histotechnique III
|
3
|
|
CLS 383
Histochemistry/Pathology
|
8
|
|
CLS 384 Advanced Histology
|
5
|
|
CLS 420 Clinical Educational
Practices
|
1
|
|
Other Required Courses
|
54
|
|
BI 111 Introductory Biology:
Principles
|
4
|
|
BI 201 Human Anatomy
|
3
|
|
BI 202 Human Physiology
|
5
|
|
BI 206 Human Genetics
|
3
|
|
BI 218 Cell and Molecular
Biology
|
4
|
|
BI 313 Cell Biology
|
4
|
|
BI 405 Immunology
|
3
|
|
BI 426 Human Histology
|
4
|
|
CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
|
5
|
|
CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
|
5
|
|
CH 220
Introductory Organic Chemistry
|
5
|
|
CH 450
Introductory Biochemistry
|
4
|
|
HL 101 Medical Terminology
|
1
|
|
MA 171 Introduction to
Probability and Statistics
Satisfies
the formal communication studies requirement.
|
4
|
|
|
|
Science Technologist Major
|
Total
Credits Required for Degree
|
128
|
|
Liberal Studies
|
30-40*
|
|
Health
Promotion
|
2
|
|
Major
|
39
|
|
CLS 302
Advanced Clinical Chemistry
|
2
|
|
CLS 391 Laboratory
Experience
|
1-4
|
|
CLS 420
Clinical Educational Practices
|
1
|
|
CLS
Electives from the following:
|
15-19
|
|
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood
Specimen (1 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
(1 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques (1 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis (1 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation (3 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry
(4 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 203 Immunohematology (3
cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology (2 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology (1 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 214 Diagnostic
Microbiology (3 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 301 Advanced
Hematology/Coagulation
(3 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 303
Advanced Immunohematology (2 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 304
Advanced Clinical Microbiology (2 cr.)
|
|
|
Clinical Laboratory
Technology Emphasis*
Must have taken the following
courses: CLS 100, CLS 109, CLS 190, CLS 201, CLS 202, CLS 203, CLS 204, CLS
213 and CLS 214 or equivalent.
|
16
|
|
CLS 250T Clinical Practice
|
2
|
|
CLS 251 Clinical Hematology
Practicum
|
3
|
|
CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry
Practicum
|
4
|
|
CLS 253 Blood Banking
Practicum
|
3
|
|
CLS 254 Clinical
Microbiology Practicum
|
4
|
|
DNA/Forensic Emphasis
|
16
|
|
BI 418
Molecular Biology
|
4
|
|
CJ 110 Introduction to
Criminal Justice
|
4
|
|
Criminal Justice Electives
Choose from the following
|
8
|
|
CJ
213 The Judicial Function (4 cr.)
|
|
|
CJ 214 The Investigative Process I (4 cr.)
|
|
|
CJ 290 Methods of Inquiry (4 cr.)
|
|
|
CJ 414 The Investigative Process II (4 cr.)
|
|
|
Biotechnology
Emphasis
|
16
|
|
BI 313
Cell Biology
|
4
|
|
BI 418
Molecular Biology
|
4
|
|
CH 450
Introductory Biochemistry
|
4
|
|
CH 454 Biochemical
Techniques
|
4
|
|
Other
Required Courses
|
44-45
|
|
BI 111
Introduction to Biology: Principles
|
4
|
|
BI 104
Human Anatomy and Physiology
|
4
|
|
BI 206 Human Genetics or
|
3-4
|
|
BI 312 Genetics
|
|
|
BI 218 Cell
and Molecular Biology
|
4
|
|
CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
|
5
|
|
CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
|
5
|
|
CH 220
Introductory Organic Chemistry
|
5
|
|
MA 171 Introduction to
Probability and Statistics
Satisfies
the formal communication studies requirement.
|
4
|
|
PH 201
College Physics I
|
5
|
|
PH 202
College Physics II
|
5
|
|
Science Technologist Electives**
Recommend that electives be chosen
from the following courses:
|
18-19
|
|
BI 303
General Microbiology (3 cr.)
|
|
|
BI 404
Virology (3 cr.)
|
|
|
BI 405
Immunology (3 cr.)
|
|
|
BI 414
Electron Microscopy (4 cr.)
|
|
|
BI 416
Experimental Cytogenetics (3 cr.)
|
|
|
BI 426
Human Histology (3 cr.)
|
|
|
MGT 240 Organizational
Behavior and Management (3 cr.)
|
|
|
CIS 110 Principles of
Computer Information Systems (4 cr.)
|
|
|
CH 241 Chemical
Equilibrium (3 cr.)
|
|
|
CH 242
Quantitative Analysis (2 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS
Electives
|
|
|
|
|
|
*Any clinical laboratory technology,
certification at the associate level or above is acceptable.
**Other electives may
be chosen depending on student interest.
Students interested in graduate education should choose additional
courses in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, calculus and cell biology.
Students may also consider a major in biology/physiology or biochemistry if
graduate education is the goal.
Clinical
Systems Analyst Major
|
Total Credits Required for Degree
|
128
|
|
Liberal Studies
|
30-40*
|
|
Health Promotion
|
2
|
|
Major
|
66-69
|
|
CLS Concentration
|
39-40
|
|
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood
Specimen
|
1
|
|
CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
|
1
|
|
CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
|
1
|
|
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis
|
1
|
|
CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation
|
3
|
|
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry
|
4
|
|
CLS 203 Immunohematology
|
3
|
|
CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology
|
2
|
|
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology
|
1
|
|
CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology
|
3
|
|
CLS 250-254 CLT Clinical
Practicum
|
16
|
|
CLS 420 Clinical Educational
Practices
|
1
|
|
CLS Electives:
Choose from the following:
|
2-3
|
|
CLS 301
Advanced Clinical Hematology Coagulation (3 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 302 Advanced
Clinical Chemistry (2 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 303
Advanced Immunohematology (2 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 304
Advanced Clinical Microbiology
(2 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 391
Laboratory Experience (1-3 cr.)
|
|
|
CLS 498
Directed Study (1-4 cr.)
|
|
|
CIS Concentration
|
28-30
|
|
IS 120 Computer Concepts
|
2
|
|
CIS 155 Software Development
I
|
2
|
|
CIS 220 Network Concepts
|
2
|
|
CIS 250 Systems Development
I
|
4
|
|
CIS Elective:
Choose one course from the following:
|
2-4
|
|
CIS 230 Novell Operating
Systems (2 cr.)
|
|
|
CIS 234 Microsoft
Network Operating Systems (2 cr.)
|
|
|
CS 302 Unix System
Administration (4 cr.)
|
|
|
CIS 255 Systems Development
II
|
4
|
|
CIS 355 Web Applications
Programming
|
3
|
|
CIS 415 Systems Development
Project
|
3
|
|
CIS 464 Database Management
|
3
|
|
CIS
440 Management Information Systems
(3 cr.) or
|
1-4
|
|
CIS 491 Internship
in Computer Information Systems (1-4 cr.)
|
|
|
Other Required Courses
|
29
|
|
BI 104 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
|
4
|
|
CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
|
5
|
|
CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies
one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.
|
5
|
|
CS 120 Computer Science I
|
4
|
|
CS 122 Computer Science II
|
4
|
|
ET 281 Computer System
Servicing
|
3
|
|
MA 171 Probability and
Statistics*
Satisfies
the formal communication studies requirement.
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
*Math placement scores may
require MA 105 or equivalent to be taken prior to this course.
*Complete
information on the liberal studies requirements and additional graduation requirements,
including the health promotion requirement is in the “Liberal Studies Program
and Graduation Requirements” section of this bulletin.
Associate
Degree Programs
Clinical Laboratory
Technician
(Associate of Applied Science)
|
Total Credits Required for Degree
|
64
|
|
Liberal Studies
|
12
|
|
EN 111 College Composition I
|
4
|
|
EN 211 College Composition
II
|
4
|
|
Humanities or Social Science
Elective
|
4
|
|
Health Promotion
|
1
|
|
HP 200 Physical Well Being
|
1
|
|
Major
|
36
|
|
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood
Specimen
|
1
|
|
CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
|
1
|
|
CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
|
1
|
|
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis
|
1
|
|
CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation
|
3
|
|
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry
|
4
|
|
CLS 203 Immunohematology
|
3
|
|
CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology
|
2
|
|
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology
|
1
|
|
CLS 214 Diagnostic
Microbiology
|
3
|
|
CLS 250T Clinical Practice
|
2
|
|
CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum
|
3
|
|
CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry
Practicum
|
4
|
|
CLS 253 Blood Banking
Practicum
|
3
|
|
CLS 254 Clinical
Microbiology Practicum
|
4
|
|
Other Required Courses
|
12
|
|
BI 104 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
|
4
|
|
CH 105 Chemical Principles (or
higher)
|
8
|
|
General Elective
|
3
|
Students who score below a
predictive “C” on Northern Michigan University’s mathematics placement test for
MA 104 are required to take MA 100. Students who score a "C " or
higher are exempt from the mathematics requirement.
Science
Technician
(Associate of Applied Science)
|
Total Credits Required for Degree
|
65
|
|
Liberal Studies
|
12
|
|
EN 111 College Composition I
|
4
|
|
EN 211 College Composition
II
|
4
|
|
Humanities or Social Science
Elective
|
4
|
|
Health Promotion
|
1
|
|
HP 200 Physical Well Being
|
1
|
|
Major
|
23
|
|
CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
|
1
|
|
CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
|
1
|
|
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis
|
1
|
|
CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation
|
3
|
|
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry
|
4
|
|
CLS 203 Immunohematology
|
3
|
|
CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology
|
2
|
|
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology
|
1
|
|
CLS 214 Diagnostic
Microbiology
|
3
|
|
BI 104 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
|
4
|
|
Other Required Courses
|
29
|
|
BI 111 Introductory Biology:
Principles
|
4
|
|
BI 218 Cell and Molecular
Biology
|
4
|
|
MA 104 College Algebra with
Applications in the Sciences and Technologies (or above)
|
4
|
|
CH Electives (100 level or
above)
|
8
|
|
PH Electives (200 level or
above)
|
5
|
|
CIS 110 Principles of
Computer Information Systems or IS Electives
|
4
|
Histotechnician
(Associate of Applied Science)
|
Total Credits Required for Degree
|
71-89
|
|
Liberal Studies
|
12
|
|
EN 111 College Composition I
|
4
|
|
EN 211 College Composition
II
|
4
|
|
Humanities or Social Science
Elective
|
4
|
|
Health Promotion
|
1
|
|
HP 200 Physical Well Being
|
1
|
|
Major
|
23-41
|
|
CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
|
1
|
|
CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
|
1
|
|
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid
Analysis
|
1
|
|
CLS 201 Clinical
Hematology/Coagulation
|
3
|
|
CLS 204 Clinical
Microbiology
|
2
|
|
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology
and Serology
|
1
|
|
Practicum
Choose from the following:
|
14-32
|
|
6 month practicum or
|
|
|
CLS 380
Histotechnique I
|
7
|
|
CLS 381
Histotechnique II
|
7
|
|
12 month practicum:
|
|
|
CLS 250H
Clinical Practice
|
2
|
|
CLS 380
Histotechnique I
|
7
|
|
CLS 381
Histotechnique II
|
7
|
|
CLS 382
Histotechnique III
|
3
|
|
CLS 383
Histochemistry/Pathology
|
8
|
|
CLS 384
Advanced Histology
|
5
|
|
Other Required Courses
|
35
|
|
MA 104 College Algebra with Applications
in the Sciences and Technologies (or above)
|
4
|
|
BI 111 Introductory Biology:
Principles
|
4
|
|
BI 201 Human Anatomy
|
3
|
|
BI 202 Human Physiology
|
5
|
|
BI 206 Human Genetics
|
3
|
|
CH 111 General Chemistry I
|
5
|
|
CH 112 General Chemistry II
|
5
|
|
CH 220 Introduction to
Organic Chemistry
|
5
|
|
HL 101 Medical Terminology
|
1
|
|
|
|
Certificate Program
Clinical Assistant
|
Total Credits Required for Certificate
|
33
|
|
Liberal Studies
|
4
|
|
EN 111 College Composition I
|
4
|
|
Health Promotion
|
1
|
|
HP 200 Physical Well Being
|
1
|
|
Major
|
18
|
|
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood
Specimen
|
1
|
|
CLS 109 Introduction to
Diagnostic Sciences
|
1
|
|
CLS 190 Microscopy and
Laboratory Techniques
|
1
|
|
CLS 150 Phlebotomy Practicum
|
4
|
|
CLS 250A Clinical Practice
|
2
|
|
AH 125 Clinical Assistant
Skills
|
3
|
|
OIS 101 Keyboarding for
Info. Processing
|
1
|
|
OIS 103 Beginning
Formatting/Typing
|
1
|
|
OIS 183 Office Procedures
|
4
|
|
Other Required Courses
|
10
|
|
BI 104 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
|
4
|
|
HL 242 Emergency Health Care
|
2
|
|
MA 090 Beginning Algebra (if
needed)*
|
4
|
|
Elective (if MA 090 not needed)
|
|
*If math placement test
indicates placement into a higher level math; math is not needed.
Minor Program
Clinical Laboratory
Techniques
|
Total Credits Required for Minor
|
20
|
|
20 credits of CLS courses. No more
than 4 credits in Directed Studies or CLS 391 may be used.
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|
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