Biological Laboratory Science with Medical Lab Science Specialty, BS

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Bachelor of Science • BIOL LAB BS

Medical laboratory science is a vital component of the healthcare field, encompassing the analysis of blood, tissues, and bodily fluids to aid in disease diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. As a member of the healthcare team, lab professionals play a crucial role in detecting illnesses, and helping to guide patient care decisions based on precise test results. Medical laboratory science professionals are in demand, and with advancements in technology, the field continues to contribute to improved patient outcomes and medical advancements.

Learning Outcomes

Apply core concepts from biology with an emphasis on processes at the cellular and molecular levels.
Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of laboratory techniques used in various sciences.
Apply the processes of science progressing from hypothesis formulation and testing, data interpretation, and participating in authentic research experiences.
Analyze primary research literature in the biological sciences.

Foundations of Excellence - 37 Credits

ACES 100 - Achieving Career and Education Success 3 Credits
BITS 211 - Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet 3 Credits
BITS 212 - Microcomputer Applications: Database 3 Credits
COMM 120 - Presentation Techniques 3 Credits
ENGL 109 - Composition 3 Credits
ENGL 110 - Advanced Composition 3 Credits
ENGL 311 - Professional Writing 3 Credits
MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
MATH 150 - Pre-Calculus 4 Credits
SOSC 201 - Diversity in Society 3 Credits
SOSC 301 - Globalization and World Diversity 3 Credits
STAT 219 - Introduction to Biostatistics 3 Credits

Science Courses - 28 Credits

BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
BIOL 221L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 Credits
BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
BIOL 222L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 Credits
CHEM 160 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 160L - General Chemistry I Lab 1 Credits
CHEM 161 - General Chemistry II 3 Credits
CHEM 161L - General Chemistry II Lab 1 Credits
CHEM 250 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 250L - Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Credits
CHEM 263 - Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation 3 Credits
CHEM 263L - Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 Credits
CHEM 310 - Biochemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 310L - Biochemistry Lab 1 Credits

Major - 26 Credits

BIOL 110 - Foundations of Cell Biology 3 Credits
BIOL 110L - Foundations of Cell Biology Lab 1 Credits
BIOL 209 - Techniques in Laboratory Sciences 4 Credits
BIOL 211 - Microbiology 3 Credits
BIOL 211L - Microbiology Lab 1 Credits
BIOL 336 - Genetics 4 Credits
BIOL 354 - Cell and Molecular Biology 3 Credits
BIOL 354L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab 1 Credits
BIOL 382 - Science Ethics 3 Credits
BIOL 494 - Foundations of Research 1 Credits
BIOL 496 - BLS Capstone 2 Credits

Required Additional Medical Lab Science Specialty Courses - 23 Credits

BIOL 275 - Clinical Microbiology 3 Credits
BIOL 344 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids 2 Credits
BIOL 373 - Molecular Diagnostics 3 Credits
BIOL 373L - Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory 1 Credits
BIOL 402 - Immunohematology 4 Credits
BIOL 467 - Hematology and Hemostasis 3 Credits
BIOL 467L - Hematology and Hemostasis Lab 1 Credits
BIOL 491 - MLS Internship 4 Credits
BIOL 499 - Medical Laboratory Science Certification Preparation 1 Credits

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