43 courses with the subject MLS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to the profession of medical laboratory science (previously called medical technology). Professional, ethical and operational issues will be discussed.
Laboratory techniques in the diagnosis of clinically relevant microorganisms. science Pre- or corequisite: MLS 308
A fundamental course in microbiology that includes bacterial growth, synthesis, differentiation, microbial nutrition and metabolism. permission of the instructor Pre- or corequisite: MLS 307 929 MLS - Medical Laboratory Science
A comprehensive survey of bacteria, including colonial morphology, cultural characteristics, biochemical identification, pathogenicity, epidemiology, and treatment. or minor, or the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion major; must be fully declared in degree program Pre- or corequisite: C or better in MLS 307 and MLS 308 or an approved equivalent
A study of the chemical, physical and microscopic analysis of human urine and other body fluids, with abnormal results interpreted and correlated to disease processes and cancer cytology of the urinary tract. Medical Lab Science, Medical Lab Science Degree Completion, or Pre- Clinical Studies, or permission of the instructor; C or better in BIOL 250 and BIOL 251 or an approved equivalent (BIOL 240/241 respectively)
The study of the principles of the formation and development of blood, including the interpretation of normal and abnormal blood morphology and diagnostic procedures in the investigation of hematological disorders. major or minor; must be fully declared into degree program; C or better in BIOL 250 and 251 or an approved equivalent (BIOL 240/241 respectively) Pre- or corequisite: MLS 312
Laboratory methods utilizing microscopy and other analytical procedures in the diagnosis and investigation of hematological disorders. major or minor; must be fully declared into degree program; C or better in BIOL 250 and 251 or an approved equivalent (BIOL 240/241 respectively) Pre- or corequisite: MLS 311
Laboratory experience in the chemical, physical, and microscopic examination of the urine and body fluids with emphasis on quality control, osmometry, and disease correlates. Science or Medical Lab Science Degree Completion, or permission of the instructor; C or better in BIOL 250 and BIOL 251 or an approved equivalent (BIOL 240/241 respectively)
Laboratory methods emphasizing isolation, identification and media requirements for pathogenic microorganisms. or minor; must be fully declared in degree program Pre- or corequisite: MLS 309
This course covers the theory of operation of instrumentation used in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Methodologies discussed include (but not limited to): atomic absorption spectrometry, automation, blood gas instrumentation, chromatography, electrochemistry, electrophoresis, fluorometry, immunochemistry, luminometry, mass spectrometry, nephelometry, osmometry, POCT, spectrophotometry, and turbidimetry. Clinical chemistry principles of proteins, enzymes, therapeutic drug monitoring, and electrolytes are discussed. Basic laboratory mathematics applicable to serial and compound dilutions, conversion between metric units, and determination of analyte concentration are presented. Statistical applications for quality control data analysis are introduced. or minor, the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion major, or Biomedical Engineering minor; must be fully declared into degree program; C or better in CHEM 211 or CHEM 321 and C or better in MATH 102M, or permission of the instructor Pre- or corequisite: MLS 325
A laboratory course designed for students entering the clinical laboratory field. The course includes the instrumental and data processing techniques required for the clinical analysis of body fluids, as well as statistical techniques applied to the interpretation of laboratory data, method comparison studies, quality control, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of clinical chemistry analytics. major or minor, the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion major, or the Biomedical Engineering minor; must be fully declared in degree program; grades of C or better in MATH 102M, CHEM 121N, CHEM 122N, CHEM 123N, CHEM 124N, and CHEM 211 Pre- or corequisite: MLS 324
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The study of the body's immune response, its cellular and non-cellular components, in-vitro manifestations, diagnostic techniques and interpretations related to the investigation and diagnosis of infectious and non-infectious disease states. or minor, or the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion major; must be fully declared in degree program Pre- or corequisite: MLS 331
Laboratory methods emphasizing in-vitro antigen and antibody reactions used to aid in the diagnosis of infectious and non-infectious disorders. or minor; must be fully declared in a degree program Pre- or corequisite: MLS 330
Laboratory methods emphasizing procedures that lead to the identification of blood group antigens and antibodies and the selection of therapeutic components necessary for making transfusion-related decisions. Science; must be fully declared in a degree program Pre- or corequisite: MLS 326
3 Credit Hours 18 3 Summer 3 MLS 420 Blood Collection Techniques 2 16 MLS 454 Clinical Blood Bank Practicum 4
This course is an overview of general disease processes and causes in the human. All body systems will be covered including respiratory, gastrointestinal, circulatory, nervous, reproductive, and urinary. Aging, dietary, and stress factors will be discussed in the disease process. Bacteria, fungi, and viruses will be discussed in general and for each body system. Neoplasms will be covered for each body site. This course will be of benefit to anyone interested in diseases of the human body or entering the medical field. (cross listed with CYTO 404) Pre- or
A brief review of nucleic acid chemistry, followed by discussion of clinical applications of FDA approved assays used to detect pathogens for which testing algorithms include molecular based testing. majors (intended or declared)
63 Setting 21-133 MLS 457 Medical Laboratory Science 1
Direct clinical experience offered in automated and manual hematology procedures used in distinguishing blood dyscrasias and coagulation abnormalities. Qualifies as a CAP experience. MLS 311, MLS 312, and MLS 328, or permission of the program director.
4 Practicum 4 MDTS 401 Molecular Diagnostics 3 31 Laboratory Clinical Practica 4-5 credits from fourth year spring semester or elective 27-33 Spring 0-6
Laboratory methods in the procurement of blood by capillary, venipuncture and arterial draws, analytical variables, special phlebotomy tests, isolation techniques, safety, forensic, molecular, legal and ethical implications, pediatric, geriatric, and compromised patient concerns. All students must submit to venipuncture by fellow students. major or minor (must be fully declared into degree program); C or better in BIOL 250 and BIOL 251 or equivalent (BIOL 240 and 241) or permission of the instructor
Data Analysis in the Clinical 5 Laboratory
Demonstration of stated clinical laboratory competencies within the discipline of hematology.
Demonstration of stated clinical laboratory competencies within the discipline of clinical microbiology. Completion majors; grades of C or better in MLS 309 and MLS 340 or permission of the instructor
Demonstration of stated clinical laboratory competencies within the discipline of clinical chemistry. Completion majors; grades of C or better in MLS 324 and MLS 351 or permission of the instructor
Old Dominion University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 640
31 Practicum
4 Fourth Year
Total Credit Hours 106-124 Note: Junior year core courses that are over three years old prior to graduation must be reevaluated by the faculty member at ODU in charge of the specialty, in both theoretical knowledge and technical skills. Reevaluation may result in the requirement to repeat and/or audit out-of-date courses. This applies to both part-time and returning Degree Completion Program students.
A 120-hour clinical internship for those desiring to qualify for the ASCP certification exam in phlebotomy. 931 MSCM - Maritime and Supply Chain Management
A course concerned with organization and management in the clinical setting including personnel supervision, planning, equipment justification, quality assurance, data processing, budgeting, fiscal techniques, marketing, regulatory agencies, educational methodologies, current issues, as well as legal and ethical considerations. 567 MLS - Medical Laboratory Science
Laboratory methods in the procurement of blood by capillary, venipuncture and arterial draws, analytical variables, special phlebotomy tests, isolation techniques, safety, forensic, molecular, legal and ethical implications, pediatric, geriatric, and compromised patient concerns. All students must submit to venipuncture by fellow students. major or minor (must be fully declared into degree program); C or better in BIOL 250 and BIOL 251 or equivalent (BIOL 240 and 241) or permission of the instructor
Laboratory (3 Credit Hours) Topics include review of basic statistics used in the laboratory; use of statistics for quality control, reference range determination, method comparisons, test utility assessment, techniques for searching the literature and assessing quality and applicability of published studies; and data organization and retrieval via queries. Students will perform projects, n preferably using actual laboratory data, that relate to lecture topics. permission from the instructor and/or MLS Program Director
A 120-hour clinical internship for those desiring to qualify for the ASCP certification exam in phlebotomy.
Source: Eastern Virginia Medical School's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
