Clinical Science
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Overview
Subject area
MDT
Catalog Number
160
Course Title
Clinical Science
Department(s)
Description
Introduction to clinical chemistry and fundamentals of body fluid and urine analysis. Emphasis on theory and practice of both manual and automated techniques used in clinical chemistry laboratories. Students will learn to operate the autoanalyzer, flame photometer, microgasometer, spectrophotometer, microzone electrophoresis, densitometer, and other instruments. Normal metabolism, abnormal metabolism, and the clinical significance of laboratory tests are discussed. Prerequisites: MDT 100 or CHM 141. Students must receive a grade of C or better in MDT 160 to proceed to MDT 265.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
6
Requisites
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