TCTC Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
Course Descriptions
as a profession. Leadership Laboratory training includes small
unit tactics, airmobile operations and weapons firing. Students
will lead teams throughout the semester.
(MLT)—MEDICAL LABORATORY
TECHNOLOGY
MLT 101 Introduction to Medical Laboratory
Technology (1-3-2)
This course provides an introduction to laboratory medicine,
including techniques for routine laboratory procedures, medical
terminology, safety, and an overview of each area within the
laboratory.
MLT 105 Medical Microbiology (3-3-4)
This course provides a survey of organisms encountered in the
clinical microbiology laboratory, including sterilization and
disinfection techniques.
MLT 108 Urinalysis and Body Fluids (2-3-3)
This course introduces the routine analysis and clinical significance
of urine and other body fluids.
MLT 110 Hematology (3-3-4)
This course provides a study of the basic principles of hematology,
including hemoglobins, hematocrits, white and red
counts, and identification of blood cells.
MLT 115 Immunology (2-3-3)
This course provides a study of the immune system, disease
states, and the basic principles of immunological testing.
Prerequisite: MLT 120.
MLT 120 Immunohematology (3-3-4)
This course introduces the theory and practice of blood banking,
including the ABO, RH and other blood group systems,
compatibility testing, and HDN.
MLT 130 Clinical Chemistry (3-3-4)
This course focuses on the study of nutritional, functional, and
excretional chemicals in blood and body fluids including testing
techniques and clinical significance.
MLT 205 Advanced Microbiology (3-3-4)
This course provides a detailed study of microorganisms and
the currently accepted procedures for identification of these
microorganisms in the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: MLT 105.
MLT 210 Advanced Hematology (3-3-4)
This course provides a study of the diseases of blood cells and
other hematologic procedures including coagulation.
Prerequisite: MLT 110.
MLT 230 Advanced Clinical Chemistry (3-3-4)
This course includes advanced theory, principles, and instrument
techniques used in clinical chemistry. Prerequisite: MLT 130.
MLT 241 Medical Lab Transition (3-0-3)
This course correlates laboratory procedures and concepts, with
emphasis on higher level cognitive applications. Prerequisites:
All first year courses
MLT 251 Clinical Experience I (0-15-5)
This course provides an integrated, clinically based rotation
which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas
of the clinical laboratory. Prerequisites: All first year courses.
MLT 252 Clinical Experience II (0-15-5)
This course provides an integrated, clinically based rotation
which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas
of the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: MLT 251.
MLT 253 Clinical Experience III (0-15-5)
This course provides an integrated, clinically based rotation
which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas
of the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: MLT 252.
MLT 254 Clinical Experience IV (0-15-5)
This course provides an integrated, clinically based rotation
which correlates cognitive and technical skills in selected areas
of the clinical laboratory. Prerequisite: MLT 253.
(MTT)—MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
MTT 101 Introduction to Machine Tool (1-3-2)
This course covers the basics in measuring tools, layout tools,
bench tools, and basic operations of lathes, mills, and drill presses.
MTT 105 Machine Tool Math Applications (3-0-3)
This course is a study of shop math relevant to the machine
tool trade.
MTT 121 Machine Tool Theory I (3-0-3)
This course covers the principles involved in the production
of precision metal parts.
MTT 122 Machine Tool Practice I (1-9-4)
This course covers practical experiences using the principles
in Machine Tool Theory I. Corequisite: MTT 121.
MTT 123 Machine Tool Theory II (3-0-3)
This course covers the principles involved in machining parts
using machine tools, including lathes, mills, drill presses, jig
bores, and the attachments for each. Prerequisite: MTT 121.
MTT 124 Machine Tool Practice II (1-9-4)
This course covers the practical application of the principles
in Machine Tool Theory II. Prerequisite: MTT 122. Corequisite:
MTT 123.
MTT 125 Machine Tool Theory III (3-0-3)
This course covers the principles involved in the machining,
heat treating, and grinding of complex metal parts.
Prerequisite: MTT 123.
MTT 126 Machine Tool Practice III (1-9-4)
This course covers the practical application of the principles
in Machine Tool Theory III. Prerequisite: MTT 124.
Corequisite: MTT 125.
MTT 141 Metals and Heat Treatment (3-0-3)
This course is a study of the properties, characteristics, and
heat treatment procedures of metals.
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