Vocations in Life Sciences. 01/13/2020-05/04/2020 Lecture Monday 05:00PM - 05:50PM, Biological Learning & Research, Room 102

In this course students will learn the theory and practical applications of basic laboratory math. Basic clinical laboratory techniques such as phlebotomy, pipetting, blood smear preparation, physical and chemical urine examination, and other simple hematological, microbiological, and immunohematological techniques are studied and practiced. Principles and procedures for laboratory equipment such as balances, centrifuges, microscopes, and the spectrometer are also covered/practiced.

This course will discuss the physiology, pathology, and analysis of the renal system as it relates to nonprotein nitrogen's, acid base balance, electrolytes, and osmolality. This course will also discuss the physiology, pathology, and analysis of the endocrine system and its hormones. Additionally, instruction in the biochemistry and analysis of specialized/ advanced topics such as therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology will be included.