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Twin Cities Campus

Medical Laboratory Sciences MMLS

Allied-Medical Technology
Acad Health Sci, Assoc VP
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
420 Delaware St SE, MMC 711, Minneapolis, MN 55455 877-334-2659
Email: cahpinfo@umn.edu
Website: https://www.alliedhealth.umn.edu/medical-laboratory-sciences
  • Program Type: Master's
  • Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2020
  • Length of program in credits: 30 to 55
  • This program requires summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree:
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The masters in medical laboratory sciences (MMLS) is a 5 semester full-time or 8 semester part-time, graduate level program for students with a baccalaureate (or higher) degree in biology or a related field. The program includes all of the essentials of the bachelor of science in medical laboratory science (BS in MLS) program, plus additional graduate work. Upon completion of the coursework, students are eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology’s Generalist (MLS) Board of Certification exam (ASCP BOC) as well as the categorical exam in molecular biology (MB).
Accreditation
This program is accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
Program Delivery
  • partially online (between 50% to 80% of instruction is online)
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution completed no later than June 1 prior to start of fall semester for year admitted.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
There are fourteen prerequisite courses to complete before the start of the master in medical laboratory sciences program (MMLS) program: biology, general chemistry (2 semesters with lab), organic chemistry (2 semesters), biochemistry, calculus, statistics, human physiology, microbiology with lab, plus upper division genetics and immunology. At least ten courses must be completed, with final grades sent to the MLS program, by the application deadline.
Required prerequisites
Prerequisite Biology
8 credit hours of biology must be taken prior to entry to the program.
BIOL 1009 - General Biology [BIOL] (4.0 cr)
PHSL 3051 - Human Physiology (4.0 cr)
Prerequisite Calculus
3-4 credits of calculus must be completed prior to program entry.
MATH 1142 - Short Calculus [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1271 - Calculus I [MATH] (4.0 cr)
Prerequisite Statistics
3-4 credit hours of statistics is required prior to being admitted to the program.
STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis [MATH] (4.0 cr)
Prerequisite Chemistry
14 credits of chemistry must be completed prior to entering the program.
Chemistry Principles I and II
Chemistry Principles I
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
Chemistry Principles II
CHEM 1062 - Chemical Principles II [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1066 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry I and II
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (3.0 cr)
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II (3.0 cr)
Microbiology with Lab
5 credit hours of microbiology with laboratory component must be completed prior to entry to the program.
VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory (5.0 cr)
or MICB 3301 - Biology of Microorganisms (5.0 cr)
Genetics
3 credit hours of genetics must be completed prior to entry to the program.
GCD 3022 - Genetics (3.0 cr)
or BIOL 4003 - Genetics (3.0 cr)
Biochemistry
3 credit hours of biochemistry must be completed prior to entry to the program.
BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry (3.0 cr)
Immunobiology
3 credit hours of immunobiology must be completed prior to entry to the program.
MLSP 5511 - Principles of Immunobiology (3.0 cr)
Special Application Requirements:
Prior to matriculation to the program, students must complete a Minnesota background check, immunizations, and meet the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program published technical standards. Application to the MMLS program is available on the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program website. After a preliminary review of submitted materials, selected applicants are invited to participate in an interview with representatives of the admissions committee.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL
    • Internet Based - Total Score: 95
    • Paper Based - Total Score: 586
  • MELAB
    • Final score: 85
    • Speaking test score: 0
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test abbreviations (TOEFL, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires 30 to 55 major credits and up to credits outside the major. There is no final exam. A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project: The capstone project is an examination of a clinical problem in the setting where students complete their final clinical rotation. It may also be a type of research experience or research paper with an MLS program faculty member.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed before filing a Degree Program Form.
Required Coursework (55 Credits)
Take the following courses for a total of 55 credits:
MLSP 5011W - Professional Issues in the Health Care Community [WI] (2.0 cr)
MLSP 5012 - Educational Methods and Interprofessional Practice (1.0 cr)
MLSP 5013 - Scholarly Inquiry and Analysis in Medical Laboratory Sciences (1.0 cr)
MLSP 5014W - Laboratory Operations and Management in Health Care Systems [WI] (2.0 cr)
MLSP 5112 - Application of Diagnostic Microbiology Principles (2.0 cr)
MLSP 5212 - Application of Hematology & Hemostasis Principles (1.0 cr)
MLSP 5214 - Advanced Hematology Morphology (1.0 cr)
MLSP 5311 - Fundamental Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (4.0 cr)
MLSP 5312 - Body Fluid Analysis (2.0 cr)
MLSP 5514 - Application of Transfusion Medicine Principles (2.0 cr)
MLSP 5701 - Clinical Experience in Microbiology (2.0 cr)
MLSP 5702 - Clinical Experience in Hematology and Hemostasis (2.0 cr)
MLSP 5703 - Clinical Experience in Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis (2.0 cr)
MLSP 5704 - Clinical Experience in Transfusion Medicine (2.0 cr)
MLSP 6024 - Advanced Laboratory Operations and Management (3.0 cr)
MLSP 6111 - Concepts in Diagnostic Microbiology (3.0 cr)
MLSP 6113 - Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology (3.0 cr)
MLSP 6211 - Advanced Principles in Hematology and Hemostasis (3.0 cr)
MLSP 6213 - Advanced Diagnostic Hematology (3.0 cr)
MLSP 6313 - Advanced Chemical Analysis in Health and Disease (3.0 cr)
MLSP 6401 - Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics (3.0 cr)
MLSP 6513 - Advanced Principles in Transfusion Medicine (3.0 cr)
MLSP 6801 - Advanced Practicum in Medical Laboratory Science (2.0 cr)
MLSP 6905 - Research Methods and Capstone Project (3.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
  
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BIOL 1009 - General Biology (BIOL)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 1009/Biol 1009H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
A comprehensive introduction to biology - includes molecular structure of living things, cell processes, energy utilization, genetic information and inheritance, mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and ecology. Includes lab. This comprehensive course serves as a prerequisite and requirement in many majors.
PHSL 3051 - Human Physiology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Phsl 3050/Phsl 3051
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
How major organ systems function (nerve, muscle, circulation, respiration, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, temperature regulation and energy metabolism). Three one-hour lectures, two-hour lab. prereq: [BIOL 1009 or 1 yr college biol], 1 yr college chem
MATH 1142 - Short Calculus (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
A streamlined one-semester tour of differential and integral calculus in one variable, and differential calculus in two variables. No trigonometry/does not have the same depth as MATH 1271-1272. Formulas and their interpretation and use in applications. prereq: Satisfactory score on placement test or grade of at least C- in [1031 or 1051]
MATH 1271 - Calculus I (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Math 1271/Math 1381/Math 1571/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Differential calculus of functions of a single variable, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and trig functions. Applications, including optimization and related rates problems. Single variable integral calculus, using anti-derivatives and simple substitution. Applications may include area, volume, work problems. prereq: 4 yrs high school math including trig or satisfactory score on placement test or grade of at least C- in [1151 or 1155]
STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: AnSc 3011/ESPM 3012/Stat 3011/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Standard statistical reasoning. Simple statistical methods. Social/physical sciences. Mathematical reasoning behind facts in daily news. Basic computing environment.
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Atomic theory, periodic properties of elements. Thermochemistry, reaction stoichiometry. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure/bonding. Organic chemistry and polymers. energy sources, environmental issues related to energy use. Prereq-Grade of at least C- in [1011 or 1015] or [passing placement exam, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065]; intended for science or engineering majors; concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065; registration for 1065 must precede registration for 1061
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1065/Chem 1075H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1061
CHEM 1062 - Chemical Principles II (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1062/1072/1072H/1082/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Chemical kinetics. Radioactive decay. Chemical equilibrium. Solutions. Acids/bases. Solubility. Second law of thermodynamics. Electrochemistry/corrosion. Descriptive chemistry of elements. Coordination chemistry. Biochemistry. prereq: Grade of at least C- in 1061 or equiv, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1066; registration for 1066 must precede registration for 1062
CHEM 1066 - Chemical Principles II Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1066/Chem 1076H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1062
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 2301/Chem 2331H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Organic compounds, constitutions, configurations, conformations, reactions. Molecular structure. Chemical reactivity/properties. Spectroscopic characterization of organic molecules. prereq: C- or better in 1062/1066 or 1072H/1076H
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 2302/Chem 2332HChem 2304
Prerequisites: Grade of at least C- in 2301
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Reactions, synthesis, and spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds, organic polymers, and biologically important classes of organic compounds such as lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. prereq: Grade of at least C- in 2301
VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Bacterial metabolism, growth/genetics, biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions, microorganisms/disease, applied microbiology. prereq: One semester each of college chemistry, biology
MICB 3301 - Biology of Microorganisms
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathogenesis, immunology, ecology of microbes. Molecular structure in relation to bacterial function/disease. Includes lab. prereq: [Biol 1961 and Biol 2003] or Biol 1009 or instructor permission
GCD 3022 - Genetics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Mechanisms of heredity, implications for biological populations. Applications to practical problems. prereq: Introductory biology course such as Biol 1009
BIOL 4003 - Genetics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 4003/GCD 3022
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Genetic information, its transmission from parents to offspring, its expression in cells/organisms, and its course in populations. prereq: Biol 2003/2003H or BioC 3021 or BioC 4331 or grad
BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: BioC 3021/BioC 3022/BioC 4331/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Fundamentals of biochemistry. Structure/function of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates. Enzymes. Metabolism. DNA replication and repair, transcription, protein synthesis. Recommended prerequisites: Introductory biology (BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2003 or equivalent), organic chemistry (CHEM 2301 or CHEM 2081/2085 or equivalent). Note: CBS students should take BIOC 3022 not 3021.
MLSP 5511 - Principles of Immunobiology
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Comprehensive exploration of the immune system and functions. Fundamental principles of humoral and cellular immunity. Adaptive immunity, clinical outcomes, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, cancer, transplantation, immunotherapy, and immunity against infectious diseases. Immunologic testing methods and immune function assessment are discussed.
MLSP 5011W - Professional Issues in the Health Care Community (WI)
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
Current literature and written discussion to explore the laboratory profession: healthcare systems, professional scope of practice, regulatory and licensure issues, medical ethics, Interprofessional practice models and current topics impacting health care delivery. Focus is on the medical laboratory’s crucial role in patient care.
MLSP 5012 - Educational Methods and Interprofessional Practice
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to basic education theory, instructional design, development of lesson goals, objectives, content delivery methods, and assessments. Course also includes exploration of Interprofessional approach to health care. Professional identity and integrity, relationships between professions and those they serve, and teamwork.
MLSP 5013 - Scholarly Inquiry and Analysis in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: MLSP 5013/MLSP 5013H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Review concepts of scientific inquiry. Major steps of research project. How to select topics, evaluate literature, and construct and test working hypothesis. Analyze and interpret data, report results. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs.
MLSP 5014W - Laboratory Operations and Management in Health Care Systems (WI)
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Operational aspects of medical laboratory fiscal and personnel management laboratory information systems, total quality management, legal aspects of test reporting, government regulatory issues, certification, licensure, accreditation policies. This course meets the campus requirement for an upper division, writing intensive course, in the major.
MLSP 5112 - Application of Diagnostic Microbiology Principles
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Application of laboratory methods to identify and treat commonly encountered and clinically significant bacterial and yeast pathogens including specimen processing, culture workup, conventional microscopy, susceptibility testing, and molecular and immunological techniques. Emphasis on aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, mycobacteria, and yeast from various body sites.
MLSP 5212 - Application of Hematology & Hemostasis Principles
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Theory, performance, and application of routine and specialized diagnostic procedures. Practice in venipuncture, cell counting, white blood cell differential, red cell, white cell and platelet morphology and interpretation, and coagulation studies. Quality control in diagnostic procedures. Interpretation and correlation of laboratory findings.
MLSP 5214 - Advanced Hematology Morphology
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Blood and bone marrow in assessment of hematologic function and presence of disease. Focus on normal development and differentiation, abnormal changes in pathologic conditions. Practice in bone marrow differential. Mastery in peripheral blood differential and morphology. Integration and interpretation of case history and specialized test data.
MLSP 5311 - Fundamental Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: CLSP 4305/MLSP 5311
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
Foundations of biomedical laboratory methods, development of technical skills: safety, lab math, total testing process, method validation, Quality Control and Assurance. Emphasis on documentation and analysis, analytical techniques, microscopy, spectrophotometry, chromatography, electrochemical, immunologic, nucleic acid (molecular) techniques.
MLSP 5312 - Body Fluid Analysis
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Formation and analysis of urine, cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, amniotic, synovial, seminal, and other body fluids, and the correlation to pathological conditions are discussed. Laboratory skills for analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics of body fluids will be developed.
MLSP 5514 - Application of Transfusion Medicine Principles
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Application of standard serologic techniques to the detection/identification of blood group antigens/antibodies and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Evaluation of clinically significant serum titers. Performance of direct antiglobulin, compatibility, gel and molecular testing. Utilization protocols. Recognizing/resolving common problems.
MLSP 5701 - Clinical Experience in Microbiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Practical hands-on experience, application of theory, technical, and affective competencies learned on campus in a microbiology laboratory. Designed to assist students in making transition to clinical practitioner.
MLSP 5702 - Clinical Experience in Hematology and Hemostasis
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Practical hands-on experience, apply technical and affective competencies learned on campus in a hematology and coagulation laboratory. Designed to assist students in making transition to clinical practitioner.
MLSP 5703 - Clinical Experience in Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Practical hands-on experience, apply technical and affective competencies learned on campus to a chemistry, urinalysis, and body fluids laboratory. Designed to assist students in making transition to clinical practitioner.
MLSP 5704 - Clinical Experience in Transfusion Medicine
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Practical hands-on experience, apply technical and affective competencies learned on campus to a transfusion services laboratory. Designed to assist students in making transition to clinical practitioner.
MLSP 6024 - Advanced Laboratory Operations and Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Principles of quality management, process improvement in laboratory and health care systems. Project based application of human resources and financial management, informatics, leadership, marketing and quality improvement. Includes professional development, ethics, and strategic planning.
MLSP 6111 - Concepts in Diagnostic Microbiology
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Investigation of pathophysiological mechanisms of disease for medically significant human bacteria and yeast including epidemiology, pathogenesis, spectrum of disease, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and therapy. Current instrumentation and techniques used in the clinical laboratory are discussed. Analysis of current and emerging topics in Microbiology.
MLSP 6113 - Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Physiology and pathogenic interactions between man and clinically significant fungal, parasitic, viral, and miscellaneous bacterial agents including the epidemiology, prevention, detection, and treatment of these agents. Current analytical methods and applications are discussed. Analysis of current and emerging topics in Microbiology.
MLSP 6211 - Advanced Principles in Hematology and Hemostasis
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Anatomy and physiology of the hematopoietic and coagulation systems including normal morphology, non-malignant alterations and etiologies, routine and specialized tests, current therapeutic regimens, and clinical implications. Instrumentation and techniques are discussed. Discussion of current issues facing the hematology laboratory.
MLSP 6213 - Advanced Diagnostic Hematology
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Blood and bone marrow in assessment of hematologic function. Normal development and differentiation, abnormal change found in disease. Group integration of case data including bone marrow collection, cytochemical stains, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics in neoplasm or disorders. Focused discussion of current topics in hematology.
MLSP 6313 - Advanced Chemical Analysis in Health and Disease
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Correlation of medically significant organic and inorganic substances found in body fluids to pathophysiology of organ systems and metabolic disorders. Analysis of case studies will be discussed to support the development of critical thinking and leadership skills needed for the medical laboratory.
MLSP 6401 - Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Fundamental concepts of molecular science as it relates to molecular diagnostics. Principles of molecular technologies used for diagnostic purposes. Students will be introduced to the unique operation considerations applicable to molecular diagnostic methods and laboratories including design, quality assurance and regulatory issues.
MLSP 6513 - Advanced Principles in Transfusion Medicine
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Investigation of genetics, structure and detection of blood group antigens/antibodies. Principles of donor requirements, component therapy, transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, hemolytic anemias, quality systems, and automation in the blood bank. Analysis of current and emerging topics in transfusion medicine.
MLSP 6801 - Advanced Practicum in Medical Laboratory Science
Credits: 2.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Students select an advanced specialty discipline of MLS: cytogenetics, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, toxicology, virology, education, management, research, public health, bone marrow, tissue transplantation, etc. Includes career exploration.
MLSP 6905 - Research Methods and Capstone Project
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Overview of important concepts of research design, data collection, statistical and interpretative analysis, and final report presentation. The course will develop ability to use the following tasks: Development of a hypothesis, outlining the research problem, related questions, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs.
MLSP 6024 - Advanced Laboratory Operations and Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Principles of quality management, process improvement in laboratory and health care systems. Project based application of human resources and financial management, informatics, leadership, marketing and quality improvement. Includes professional development, ethics, and strategic planning.
MLSP 6401 - Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Fundamental concepts of molecular science as it relates to molecular diagnostics. Principles of molecular technologies used for diagnostic purposes. Students will be introduced to the unique operation considerations applicable to molecular diagnostic methods and laboratories including design, quality assurance and regulatory issues.
MLSP 6610 - Integrated Concepts in Medical Laboratory Science
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Interpretation of routine laboratory testing ordered for patient care. Case study discussions, reference ranges and common laboratory tests performed for health assessment, diabetes, cholesterol, anemia, urinalysis, cardiac function, blood typing, common infections and more. Course supports preparation for the Board of Certification exam.
MLSP 6620 - Advanced Concepts in Medical Laboratory Science
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Case studies and journal exploration of advanced diagnostic testing, method development and validation, pathophysiology, and future directions of the field of laboratory medicine. Relationships among research, theory/theoretical formulations, and practice.
MLSP 6801 - Advanced Practicum in Medical Laboratory Science
Credits: 2.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Students select an advanced specialty discipline of MLS: cytogenetics, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, toxicology, virology, education, management, research, public health, bone marrow, tissue transplantation, etc. Includes career exploration.
MLSP 6905 - Research Methods and Capstone Project
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Overview of important concepts of research design, data collection, statistical and interpretative analysis, and final report presentation. The course will develop ability to use the following tasks: Development of a hypothesis, outlining the research problem, related questions, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs.
CI 5361 - Teaching and Learning with the Internet
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Implications/challenges in using Internet-based technologies in classroom. Pedagogical models.
CI 5371 - Learning Analytics: Theory and Practice
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Learning analytics as a nascent field is broadly defined as the "measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it occurs." This course aims to provide a general, non-technical survey of learning analytics, as well as its application in various educational contexts. In particular, we will discuss foundations of learning analytics, survey pertinent education theories, discuss new forms of assessment, explore popular data mining techniques, review learning analytical tools and case studies, and de- sign analytics for our own interested contexts. Given the breadth of this field, additional support is provided for deep dives in special interest areas. Overall, this course provides a comprehensive, theory-driven overview of learning analytics to orient students to this nascent field and prepare them for advanced research/practice in learning analytics.
CSPH 5806 - Wellbeing and Resiliency for Health Professionals
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course will teach health professional students and health professionals self-care strategies that will improve their individual wellbeing and reduce the stress and burnout often experienced in these professions. Improving individual wellbeing will also contribute to greater wellbeing in the teams and systems in which these professionals work Prereq jr or sr or grad, or instructor consent
DH 5407 - Instructional Strategies for Effective Teaching
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Application of principles of learning. Learning/teaching styles, student-centered teaching, instructional strategies. Microteaching selected strategies. prereq: Dental hygiene grad student
EPSY 5101 - Intelligence and Creativity
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: EPsy 3101/EPsy 5101
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Contemporary theories of intelligence and intellectual development and contemporary theories of creativity and their implications for educational practices and psychological research.
EPSY 5243 - Principles and Methods of Evaluation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5501/EPsy 5243
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Introductory course in program evaluation; planning an evaluation study, collecting and analyzing information, reporting results; overview of the field of program evaluation.
EPSY 5631 - Module 1: Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: EPsy 3631/EPsy 5631
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Terms/concepts related to augmentative/alternative communication. Myths/facts regarding AAC.
EPSY 8251 - Statistical Methods in Education I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: EPsy 8251/EPsy 8261
Prerequisites: [EPSY 5261 or equiv] or undergrad statistics course
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Statistical Methods in Education I is the first course in an entry-level, doctoral sequence for students in education. This course covers estimation and hypothesis testing with a particular focus on ANOVA and an introduction to multiple linear regression. Prepares students for EPSY 8252/8262. prereq: [EPSY 5261 or equiv] or undergrad statistics course
GCD 5036 - Molecular Cell Biology
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Analysis of dynamic cellular activities at the molecular level in cell biological fields that are experiencing new research advances not yet reflected in textbooks. Significant emphasis is placed on understanding the experimental basis of our current knowledge of cellular processes through analysis of scientific papers. Project and presentation-based assessments of learning outcomes. prereq: BIOL 4004 or GCD 4005W or grad
HINF 5430 - Foundations of Health Informatics I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
An introductory survey of health informatics, focusing on foundational concepts. Topics covered include: conceptualizations of data, information, and knowledge; current terminologies, coding, and classification systems for medical information; ethics, privacy, and security; systems analysis, process and data modeling; human-computer interaction and data visualization. Lectures, readings, and exercises highlight the intersections of these topics with electronic health record systems and other health information technology. prereq: Junior, senior, grad student, professional student, or instr consent
HINF 5431 - Foundations of Health Informatics II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
An introductory survey of health informatics, focusing on applications of informatics concepts and technologies. Topics covered include: health informatics research, literature, and evaluation; precision medicine; decision models; computerized decision support systems; data mining, natural language processing, social media, rule-based system, and other emerging technologies for supporting 'Big Data' applications; security for health care information handling. Lectures, readings, and exercises highlight the intersections of these topics with current information technology for clinical care and research. prereq: Junior, senior, grad student, professional student, or instr consent
HINF 5502 - Python Programming Essentials for the Health Sciences
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Computer programming essentials for health sciences/health care applications using Python 3. Intended for students with limited programming background, or students wishing to obtain proficiency in Python programming language. prereq: Junior or senior or grad student or professional student or instr consent
HINF 5510 - Applied Health Care Databases: Database Principles and Data Evaluation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Principles of database theory, modeling, design, and manipulation of databases will be introduced, taught with a healthcare applications emphasis. Students will gain experience using a relational database management system (RDBMS), and database manipulation will be explored using Structured Query Language (SQL) to compose and execute queries. Students will be able to critically evaluate database query methods and results, and understand their implications for health care. prereq: Junior or senior or grad student or professional student or instr consent
NURS 5115 - Nursing Informatics and Digital Health Technologies
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course will provide an introduction to the field of nursing informatics and its role in supporting care processes to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient healthcare. Nurses, as members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams, play an important role in the implementation and governance of these informatics and digital health tools. Skills on using data from these tools to generate knowledge, drive decision-making, and support equitable access to quality, safe care will be shared. Nurse contributions in using digital technologies, influencing policies, and emerging trends in the field will be discussed.
PUBH 6102 - Issues in Environmental Health
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Current issues, principles, and methods of environmental/occupational health practice. prereq: Public health [MPH or MHA or certificate] student or health journalism MA major or nursing MS student or instr consent
PUBH 6250 - Foundations of Public Health
Credits: 2.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
In this course we will examine values, contexts, principles, and frameworks of public health. We will provide an introduction to public health, consider the history of public health, social/political determinants, impact of health disparities on race, class and gender, moral and legal foundations, public health structures, historical trauma and cultural competence, health and human rights, advocacy and health equity, communication and financing, and the future of public health in the 21st century. Grounded in theory and concepts, we will incorporate core competencies and skills for public health professionals and will focus on developing problem solving and decision-making skills through critical analysis, reflection, case studies, readings, and paper assignments.
PUBH 6320 - Fundamentals of Epidemiology
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course provides an understanding of basic methods and tools used by epidemiologists to study the health of populations.
PUBH 6355 - Pathophysiology of Human Disease
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Compendium of human diseases relevant to public health professionals. Focuses on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infectious disease. Presented from epidemiologic perspective. Significance of diseases in terms of prevalence, incidence, morbidity, and mortality. Risk factors, prevention strategies. prereq: Epidemiology major or public health nutrition major or Environmental Health major or instr consent
PUBH 6414 - Biostatistical Literacy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Develop ability to read/interpret statistical results in primary literature. Minimal calculation. No formal training in any statistical programming software. Biostatistical Literacy will cover the fundamental concepts of study design, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, odds ratios, relative risks, adjusted models in multiple linear, logistic and Poisson regression, and survival analysis. The focus will be when to use a given method and how to interpret the results, not the actual computation or computer programming to obtain results from raw data. prereq: MPH or certificate student or environmental health or instr consent
PUBH 6450 - Biostatistics I
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of exploratory data analysis and statistical inference for univariate and bivariate data, including: ? study design and sampling methods, ? descriptive and graphical summaries, ? random variables and their distributions, ? interval estimation, ? hypothesis testing, ? relevant nonparametric methods, ? simple regression/correlation, and ? introduction to multiple regression. There will be a focus on analyzing data using statistical programming software and on communicating the results in short reports. Health science examples from the research literature will be used throughout the course. prereq: [College-level algebra, health sciences grad student] or instr consent
PUBH 6451 - Biostatistics II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course will cover more advanced aspects of statistical analysis methods with a focus on statistical modeling, including: ? two-way ANOVA, ? multiple linear regression, ? logistic regression, ? Poisson regression, ? log binomial and ordinal regression, ? survival analysis methods, including Kaplan-Meier analysis and proportional hazards (Cox) regression, ? power and sample size, and ? survey sampling and analysis. There will be a focus on analyzing data using statistical programming software and on communicating the results in short reports. Health science examples from the research literature will be used throughout the course. prereq: [PubH 6450 with grade of at least B, health sciences grad student] or instr consent
PUBH 6751 - Principles of Management in Health Services Organizations
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Understanding of and improvement in the competencies of managers in organizations, particularly as applied to health services and public health organizations. prereq: [Public hlth MPH or MHA or certificate] student or [environmental health MS or PhD] student or dentistry MS student or instr consent
PUBH 7541 - Statistics for Health Management Decision Making
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: OPT No Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Variation. Frequency distribution, measurement, probability, graphing. Significance tests, estimation, trends. Data handling. Modeling, odds ratios. Prevalence, incidence/vital statistics. Research applications. Statistical approach to rational administrative decision making. Prereq: MHA student or instructor consent.