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MLT 251 Clinical Microbiology
5 cr. hrs. 9 periods (3 lec., 6 lab)
Introduction to the structure, identification, and control of bacteria. Includes categories/classification of bacteria, ecology
and spread of bacteria, pathogenesis of bacterial infection, clinical bacteriology methodology, various organisms, clinically
significant anaerobic bacteria, and methods in antimicrobial testing, fungi, and viruses and other microorganisms.
Information: The emphasis in this course is on bacteria of medical importance with respect to their cultivation, isolation,
and pathogenicity. Through laboratory experience, the student develops techniques of specimen collection and
processing, culture, staining, biochemical testing, and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
Offered: Fall.
MLT 260 Parasitology
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the basics of parasite and host relationships and their effects. Includes specimen collection, techniques for
stool examination, special techniques, use of other specimens, procedures for detecting blood and tissue parasites,
diagnosis of parasitic infections, clinically important parasites, and quality assurance. Also includes introduction to
immunology and serological testing for autoimmune and infectious diseases.
Offered: Spring.
MLT 299 Introduction to Co-op: Medical Laboratory Technician
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Comprehensive review of course work to prepare the student for national certifying examinations, provide a forum for
discussion of current issues and technologies in clinical laboratory science, and augment the concurrent clinical experience.
Students share their experience in the clinical area through discussuion of topics of interest and presentation of case studies.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 101, 199/199WK, 200, 211, 221, 231, 251, 260.
Corequisite(s): MLT 299WK
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MLT 299WK Co-op Work: Medical Laboratory Technician
8 cr. hrs. 40 periods (40 lab)
A supervised cooperative work program for students in an occupation related area. Teacher-coordinators work with
students and their supervisors in a hospital or clinic laboratory. The student develops competency and improved self
confidence in the laboratory workplace.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 101, 199/199WK, 200 211, 221, 231, 251, 260.
Corequisite(s): MLT 299
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
Mexican-American Studies
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN — MEXICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES
MAS 201 La Chicana
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Interdisciplinary analysis of Chicanas/Mexicanas status in the United States. Includes interdisciplinary analysis of
Chicanas/Mexicanas in the U.S., Chicana/Mexicana interdisciplinary scholarship and social justice movements, and
Chicana/Mexicana feminism in the Southwest, Chicana/Mexicana community empowerment, and Chicanas/Mexicanas on
the U.S.-Mexico border.
Information: Same as WST 201.
Offered: Fall.
MAS 208 United States-Mexico Borderlands
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Study of the U.S-Mexico borderlands. Includes a historical overview from the border’s origins in the U.S.-Mexico War and
the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and a comprehensive review of the most significant events and issues of the mid-20th
Century to the present. Also includes geography, sociodemographics, political economy, migration and transmigrants,
media representations, U.S. border policies, enforcement and in/security, violence and peace, gender and sexuality, U.S-
Mexico relations, and popular culture.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MAS 265 Survey of Mexican-American Studies
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Interdisciplinary analysis of current issues salient to the Chicana/o population in the United States. Includes analysis of
Chicanas/os in the the U.S., Chicana/o and Mexican interdisciplinary scholarship and social justice movements, and
Chicanas/os and Mexican migration to the U.S.
Offered: Fall.
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