Medical Laboratory Sciences Department at Al-Quds University is one of the first and distinguished departments at the national level. The department includes an experienced staff in both practical and theoretical fields.
The Department staff has a diversity of specialization in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences. In addition to that, the department includes well-equipped labs for practical training, where the students are trained on the new skills acquired in the theoretical classes.
The department celebrates and encourages scientific research, and supports and facilitates the continuous education, through participation of the staff in many national and international conferences and scientific meeting.
The Medical Laboratory Sciences Program prepares students to become competent, caring, adaptable, and ethical practitioners that think critically and are committed to providing quality patient care, serving the community, and conducting and applying research.
- Educate students using a model educational system based on scientific and technological excellence.
- Provide a high-quality academic program and clinical learning experiences that adopt commitment to quality patient care and concern for the dignity and rights of all patients.
- Give opportunities to faculty and the professional community to work with students to further their body of knowledge in the profession through research and scholarship.
- Develop certified and competent practitioners within the curriculum framework, in order to ensure the integrity of the profession, promote service to the community, and respond to health care issues and needs.
The Department aims to provide the students with a strong theoretical and practical background in the medical laboratory sciences which enables students to pursue their particular careers. The program seeks to qualify students in MLS with high professional competence. In addition, enhancing students’ confidence and ethical attitude in dealing with the patient’s health status as well as cooperation with the medical staff towards accurate diagnosis and treatment.
The student will be accepted in Health Sciences College/Medical Laboratory Sciences after successfully graduation from high secondary school/ scientific stream with an average in accordance with the requirements of the university in that particular year
Graduated students have the opportunity to work in one of the following fields:
- Laboratories of hospitals and health centers
- Private and research laboratories
- Private and public health services
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Food industry and water laboratories
- Pursue their higher education in related fields
The B.Sc. degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences will be awarded upon the successful completion of the following requirements:
| Requirements |
Required |
Electives |
Total credits |
| University requirements |
18 |
6 |
24 |
| Faculty requirements |
15 |
– |
15 |
| Department requirements |
83 |
8 |
91 |
|
Total credits |
130 |
||
Total Credits: 130 credit hours
N.B.: Course number beginning with 0200 refers to Faculty Courses.
Course number beginning with 0202 refers to MLS Department Courses.
The last three digits will be for the year of offering the course and the rest is for serial numbers, serial number >=60 are dedicated for elective courses.
Admission conditions:
The student will be accepted in Health Sciences College/Medical Laboratory Sciences after successfully graduation from high secondary school/ scientific stream with an average in accordance with the requirements of the university in that particular year
Curriculum for B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences
University Requirements (24 Credit Hours)
University Required (UR) Courses (18 Credit Hours)
|
No. |
Subject |
Course Number |
CH |
|
1. |
Arabic Language Skills |
0400101 |
2 |
|
2. |
Jerusalem Throughout History |
0400120 |
2 |
|
3. |
Palestine :Nature & Environment |
0400121 |
2 |
|
4. |
Islamic culture |
0400122 |
2 |
|
5. |
World Civilizations |
0400128 |
3 |
|
6. |
Language & Thinking |
0400150 |
3 |
|
7. |
Paragraph writing |
0400184 |
2 |
|
8. |
English Communication Skills |
0400185 |
2 |
University Elective (UE) Courses (6 Credit Hours): The student should study six credit hours.
Faculty Required (FR) Courses (15 Credit Hours)
|
No. |
Subject |
Course Number |
Credit. Hours Theory |
Credit. Hours lab |
Total Credit Hours |
Pre-requisites |
|
1. |
Biology for Health Professions |
0200101 |
3 |
– |
3 |
|
|
2. |
First Aid and Patient Safety |
0200201 |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
|
3. |
Medical Ethics |
0200202 |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
|
4. |
Biostatistics for Health Professions |
0200301 |
3 |
– |
3 |
– |
|
5. |
Scientific Research for Health Professions |
0200302 |
3 |
– |
3 |
0200301 |
|
6. |
Health Accreditation |
0200401 |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
|
Total |
15 |
|||||
Department Courses (DC) (91 Credit Hours)
Department Required Courses (83 Credit Hours)
|
No. |
Course |
Course Number |
Credit Hours Theory |
Credit Hours Lab |
Total Credit Hours |
Prerequisite(s) |
| 1. |
Biology Lab. for Health Professions |
0202101 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
| 2. |
General Chemistry |
0202102 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| 3. | General Chemistry Lab. |
0202103 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
| 4. | Analytical Chemistry |
0202104 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0202102 + 0202103 |
| 5. | Organic Chemistry |
0202105 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0202102 + 0202103 |
| 6. | Medical Physics |
0202106 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
| 7. | Anatomy and Physiology I |
0202201 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0200101 |
| 8. | Anatomy and Physiology II |
0202202 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0202201 |
| 9. | Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation |
0202203 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0202104 |
| 10. | Basic Microbiology |
0202204 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
0200101 |
| 11. | Cell Biology |
0202205 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0200101 |
| 12. | Biochemistry |
0202206 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
0202105 |
| 13. | Medical Genetics |
0202207 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0202205 |
| 14. | Molecular Biology |
0202301 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
0202207 |
| 15. | Diagnostic Microbiology |
0202302 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
0202204 |
| 16. | Diagnostic Parasitology |
0202303 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
| 17. | Clinical Chemistry I |
0202304 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0202203 |
| 18. | Clinical Chemistry II |
0202305 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0202304 |
| 19. | Coagulation and Hemostasis |
0202311 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0202306 |
| 20. | Clinical Hematology I |
0202306 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0202201 |
| 21. | Clinical Hematology II |
0202307 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0202306 |
| 22. | Immunology and Serology I |
0202308 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0202204 |
| 23. | Immunology and Serology II |
0202309 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0202308 |
| 24. | Blood Banking |
0202310 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0202308 + 0202306 |
| 25. | Clinical Endocrinology |
0202401 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0202202 |
| 26. | Body Fluids |
0202402 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0202202 |
| 27. | Laboratory Management |
0202403 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
| 28. | Graduation Project |
0202450 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0200302 |
| 29. | Practical Training |
0202451 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
0202309 + 0202303 + 0202302 + 0202301 + 0202305 + 0202306 + 0202311 + 0202310 + 0202402 |
| Total |
67 |
16 |
83 |
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Department Elective (DE) Courses (8 Credit Hours)
|
No. |
Subject |
Course Number |
Credit Hours Theory |
Credit Hours Lab |
Total Credit Hours |
Pre-requisite |
|
1. |
Food Microbiology |
0202460 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0202204 |
|
2. |
Mycology |
0202461 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0202204 |
|
3. |
Virology |
0202462 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0202301 |
|
4. |
Molecular Diagnosis |
0202463 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0202301 |
|
5. |
Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology |
0202464 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
6. |
Introduction to Bioinformatics |
0202465 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
7. |
Principles of Pathology |
0202466 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0200101 |
|
8. |
Introduction to Histology |
0202467 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0200101 |
|
9. |
Toxicology |
0202468 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0202203 |
|
10. |
Microbial Virulence and Pathogenesis |
0202469 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0202204 |
|
11. |
Introduction to Pharmacology |
0202470 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
12. |
Special Topics I |
0202471 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
13. |
Special Topics II |
0202472 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
14. |
Special Topics III |
0202473 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Graduation Requirements for B.Sc. in MLS
- Successful completion of all courses (130 Credit Hours) according to the rules and regulations of the university.
- Completion of a 16- week training course (6 Credit Hours; 576 hrs.) in local clinical laboratories assigned by the department. Training evaluation: 20% of the grade goes for Supervisor Evaluation, 40% for training evaluation including attendance; performing laboratory tests, obeying lab rules and regulation, participation and responsibility in dealing with colleagues and patients and 40% for the final comprehensive clinical laboratory exam.
- Voluntary work (A total of 120 hours; 80 hours inside the university and 40 hours outside).
- Meet all the University criteria for graduation.
Faculty Required Courses
Biology for Health Professions (0200101) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this introductory course, students will describe and integrate basic biological principles and define the major biological terms. Themes that will be covered in this course include scientific skills, the characteristics and classification of living things and how they differ from inanimate objects, chemical basis of life, cell structure and biology, the genetic basis of life, evolution, classification of organisms, and how cells form tissues, organs, systems and how these systems interact with each other as well as major human body systems.
First Aid and Patient Safety (0200201) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn how to respond appropriately to emergency situations. Themes that will be covered in this course include: breathing and cardiac emergencies; bleeding and injuries including soft tissues, muscle, bone and joint injuries; and head, neck and spinal injuries; sudden illness (bites/stings), and substance (abuse/misuse), accidents (traffic, water, burns), and patient safety principles.
Medical Ethics (0200202) 2 credit hours
The course is designed to provide students with a logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of fluids, electricity and optics. the course covers a wide range of interesting applications, which emphasizes on the role of physics in Medical Laboratory Sciences. The main themes of the course will cover physical principles of the main clinical laboratory instruments and machines such as: photometry, colorimetry, spectroscopy, light microscopy, electron microscopy, electrophoresis, centrifuging and ultracentrifuge devices. In addition, this course introduces students to the basic principles of fluorescence, phosphorescence, luminescence and their medical applications.
Biostatistics for Health Professions (0200301) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn statistical techniques applicable to Medical Sciences. It will be largely non-mathematical, concentrating on concepts rather than mathematical theory. Themes covered in this course include: descriptive statistics measures and their calculations: data representation through Tables and Graphs; descriptive statistics and Tables using SPSS; hypothesis testing and inferential statistics using SPSS.
Scientific Research for Health Professions (0200302) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the foundational research knowledge and skills needed to perform evidence-based quantitative and qualitative research methods relevant to healthcare practitioners. Themes that will be covered in this course include introducing research process, development of research questions, data collection and sampling methods, research design, literature review and citation, the typical format of research article and proposal, the scientific research critique, and the PowerPoint presentation design. Prerequisite: Biostatistics for Health Professions.
Health Accreditation (0200401) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the theoretical basis of healthcare system quality programs and health accreditation. It will introduce different types of accreditation, including the ISO certification, JCI, CAP, WHO patient safety initiatives and others. It will provide an overview of the formal process of peer healthcare system assessment and review by a relevant accrediting body leading to formal recognition. The course will also introduce the standards of the accreditation systems and the requirements necessary for the health institutions to be recognized and accredited and the process of assessing their level of performance in relation to established standards.
Department Required Courses
Biology Lab. for Health Professions (0202101) 1 credit hour
Through the study of this practical course, students will do laboratory experiments that deals with the topics covered by the theoretical part of the course. Themes that will be covered in this course include the characteristics of living cells, tissues and organs, systems and the whole organism, the chemical characteristics of cells and the anatomy of systems are also covered.
General Chemistry (0202102) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this introductory course, students will describe and integrate the basic concepts in the chemical field, and develop basic chemical skills and understanding of chemical processes. Themes that will be covered in this course include the fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on atomic structure, mole concepts, stereo-chemistry, chemical reactions in aqueous solution, acid-base equilibria, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.
General Chemistry Lab. for Health Professions (0202103) 1 credit hour
Through the study of this practical course, students will do laboratory experiments that deals with the topics covered by the theoretical part of the course. Such as/ quantity application, acid base techniques and titration
Analytical Chemistry (0202104) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this introductory course, the students will be introduced to sampling, error and statistical analysis as applied to analytical chemistry. Specific analytical techniques or concepts covered are gravimetric, complexometric, volumetric, analysis such as acid-base titration and standardization, oxidation-reduction, and precipitation titration. Prerequisite: General Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab.
Organic Chemistry (0202105) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn and integrate the basic principles and applications of organic chemistry, focusing primarily on the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. Themes that will be covered in this course include the atomic properties of carbon; covalent bonding and shapes of molecules; stereoisomerism and chirality; and the major groups of organic compounds. Prerequisite: General Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab.
Medical Physics (0202106) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this introductory course, students will describe and integrate the basic principles and applications of medical physics. Themes that will be covered in this course include the fundamental principles of heat and laws of thermodynamics; electromagnetic waves and light; optics; electric fields, forces, potential, and capacitance; subatomic particle physics, as well as electrical circuits, current, and resistance.
Anatomy and Physiology I (0202201) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the concept of homeostasis and the contribution of body systems in maintaining homeostasis, the frame of reference for anatomical studies and anatomical language (body regions and landmarks, planes and axis, and body cavities). The anatomy and physiology of the following systems will be covered: integumentary system, osseous tissue, axial and appendicular skeleton, articulations, the nervous system including neural tissue, spinal cord and spinal nerves, brain, and cranial nerves, somatic and autonomic nervous system, in addition to major senses including vision, hearing. Prerequisite: Biology for Health Professions.
Anatomy and Physiology II (0202202) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this introductory course, the students will cover the physiology of the muscular tissues. In addition, the anatomy and physiology of the other systems will be explained including cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, reproductive system, and urinary system. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology I.
Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation (0202203) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the principles of instrumental analysis & its implementation in the determination of substances in the clinical laboratory. Examples include absorption of the light spectrum, fluorescence, electrophoresis, chromatography, and radioactivity. Prerequisite: Medical Physics
Basic Microbiology (0202204) 4 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will study the morphological and physiological characteristics of microorganisms, structure, genetics of bacteria, pathogenic characteristics, nutrients requirements, growth and methods of control of microbial agents and their spread, as well as disinfection and sterilization (Physical and chemical), antibiotics and drug resistance. Selected diseases caused by different groups of microorganisms based on anatomical sites will also be discussed., it also discusses the genetics of bacteria. Prerequisite: Biology for Health Professions.
Cell Biology (0202205) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will describe the relationships between molecular and organelle structures in relation to cell function. Themes that will be covered in this course include the cell and macromolecules; cytoskeleton, cell cycle, and mitosis; signal transduction and protein synthesis, folding, modification, trafficking transport, and secretion. Prerequisite: Biology for Health Professions.
Biochemistry (0202206) 4 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will study the main concepts of biochemistry and their relation to other Medical Laboratory Sciences. Themes that will be covered in this course include: The nature of chemical constituents of the living organisms, including water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes; Hydrogen ion concentration of biological systems and the buffering activity; The integration and control of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipid and nitrogen-containing compounds. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry
Medical Genetics (0202207) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will discuss transcriptional, and translational machinery and regulation of gene expression, This course will also provide students with up-to-date information about various applications of genetics to human health, including studies of the inheritance of diseases in families, mapping of disease genes to specific locations on chromosomes, analyses of the molecular mechanisms through which genes cause disease, diagnosis, and treatment of genetic disease, and genetic counseling, in which information regarding risks, prognoses, and treatments is communicated to patients and their families. Prerequisite: Cell Biology.
Molecular Biology (0202301) 4 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will study the various gene technologies such as restriction mapping, genetic libraries, cloning, gene expressions to produce proteins of interest, DNA and RNA purification, DNA sequencing, various types of PCR and their applications in diagnosis and mutation analysis. Future possibilities, limitations and ethics of gene technology will also be discussed. Practical experiments are designed to reinforce the theoretical background. Prerequisite: Medical Genetics.
Diagnostic Microbiology (0202302) 4 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will concentrate on the role of the clinical laboratory in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. It addresses common procedures used to collect clinical specimens, their handling and processing. It also emphasizes on the characteristics of pathogenic bacteria, methods of their isolation and identification. It helps the student to perform the common procedures for antibiotic susceptibility testing & the recent advances in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. Prerequisite: Basic Microbiology.
Diagnostic Parasitology (0202303) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will discuss the different types of endo and ecto parasites such as protozoa, helminth, and arthropods. It deals with each parasite from different aspects such as life cycle, morphology, and human diseases caused by parasites. It concentrates on conventional as well as advanced diagnostic procedures to identify each type in the different clinical specimen that can be collected from patients. It also discusses the transmission means of parasites and measures of control and prevention.
Clinical Chemistry I (0202304) 2 credit hours
Throughout this course, students will study the various types of specimens that are used in the clinical chemistry laboratory, and the variables that affect the level of various analytes in the blood. The course also discusses criteria for selecting methods for analysis, in addition to, method comparison, reference ranges, radioimmunoassay (RIA) and tumor markers. In addition, to the detailed application of quality assurance in clinical chemistry. The course will also cover the concept of Point of Care Testing and application in the medical lab. Prerequisite: Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation.
Clinical Chemistry II (0202305) 3 credit hours
This course is a continuation of Clinical Chemistry I. Its aim is to study the various methods of determination of the major analytes of the blood. These include sugars, carbohydrates, proteins, blood gases and electrolytes, non-protein nitrogen, lipids and lipoproteins and clinical enzymology. The course also discusses the pathophysiology related to the change of these analytes in the blood. The practical part of the course includes performing experiments detecting the various analytes mainly in blood. Prerequisite: Clinical Chemistry I.
Clinical Hematology I (0202306) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the origin of blood cells, their differentiation, function, and abnormalities. It also covers various types of anemia including nutritional, hemolytic, and inherited anemia. The laboratory procedures in hematology will also be covered to teach the students blood collection and the diagnostic methods used in laboratory hematology. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology I.
Clinical Hematology II (0202307) 2 credit hours
This course is a continuation of Hematology I. It discusses white blood cell disorders such as leukemia, lymphoma and other blood diseases including chronic myeloproliferative disorders, multiple myeloma, lipid storage disease, with emphasis on clinical and laboratory findings. Prerequisite: Clinical Hematology I.
Immunology and Serology I (0202308) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will discuss the basic principles of immunology which include the immune system, its organs, cells, natural functions in protecting the body from foreign bodies such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and their secretions. It discusses the importance of the immune system in tissue and organ transplantation, immunologically mediated diseases such as auto-immune diseases hypersensitivity and immune deficiencies. Prerequisite: Basic microbiology
Immunology and Serology II (0202309) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, which is a practical complementary course of immunology, students will discuss the principles of serologic testing and its application in the diagnosis of certain infectious and non-infectious diseases using a variety of immunological methods. Prerequisite: Immunology and Serology I.
Blood Banking (0202310) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the fundamentals of immunohematology, blood groups, donor selection, blood collection, blood processing, storage, and preparation of blood components. It covers methods and techniques used in blood banking such as blood grouping, Rh typing, antibody detection and identification, antiglobulin tests, and cross-matching. Prerequisite: Clinical Hematology I, Immunology and Serology I.
Coagulation and Hemostasis (0202311) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the origin and development of blood platelet and the diseases associated with structural and/or functional abnormalities of the platelet. Also, it discusses the coagulation factors involved in blood clotting and the associated diseases. It covers the laboratory methods used to detect quantitative and qualitative abnormalities in elements of the coagulation process. Prerequisite: Clinical Hematology I.
Clinical Endocrinology (0202401) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will describe and identify the properties, characteristics, and biochemistry of hormones and their role in regulating the functions of the different body organs. Themes that will be covered in this course include an overview of the endocrine system; hypothalamic-pituitary axis; thyroid gland; parathyroid gland; and pancreatic hormones. In addition, laboratory testing of hormones and interpretation of results will be covered. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology II.
Body Fluids (0202402) 3 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the characteristics of various body fluids in health and disease. These body fluids include urine, cerebrospinal fluid, semen, synovial fluid, amniotic fluid, gastric juice, saliva, and sweat. At the end of the course, the student will be able to process and examine these fluids in the various relevant laboratory sections and levels. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology II.
Laboratory Management (0202403) 1 credit hour
Through the study of this course, students will study the administrative functions of the lab and learn how to operate the clinical laboratory effectively and efficiently. Themes that will be covered in this course include director and first line supervisor duties including planning, organizing, decision making and problem-solving, staffing, lab design, purchasing, implementing new machines and methods, quality control, and cost effectiveness in lab work.
Graduation Project (0202450) 1 credit hour
Through the study of this course, each group of five students performs full scientific research on a topic related to Medical Laboratory Sciences. At the end of this course, students will prepare a scientifically written report outlining their research results and present a lecture discussing the important topic related to their research work done throughout this course. The student chooses the topic with the help of the academic advisor making use of all available resources at Al-Quds University. Prerequisite: Scientific Research for Health Professions.
Practical Training (0202451) 6 credit hours
This practical training course is usually performed during four months of intensive practical training in at least four different hospital-based and central medical laboratories in Palestine. Themes that will be covered in this practical training include: collecting and preparing clinical samples for analysis and practice this analysis; interpret, validate, understand the significance of the reported results; verify equipment function, troubleshooting and monitor quality control measures and protocols. and differentiate between normal and abnormal laboratory test results and correlate laboratory findings to common disease processes and assay variability. Prerequisite: Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Microbiology, Diagnostic Parasitology, Clinical Chemistry II, Clinical Hematology I, Blood Banking, Coagulation and Hemostasis, Immunology and Serology II, Body Fluids.
Department Elective Courses
Food Microbiology (0202460) 2 credit hours
This course covers the characteristic of microbial growth, intrinsic and extrinsic factors and their relationship to microbial growth; the principles of food fermentation and the role of beneficial microbes; the isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms involved in spoilage and intoxication of various kinds of food, as well as qualitative and quantitative microbiological analysis. It also addresses the basic concepts of food contamination, processing, and preservation. Prerequisite: Basic Microbiology.
Mycology (0202461) 2 credit hours
This course discusses the different types of yeast and molds. It concentrates on the different pathogenic molds and yeast that cause human diseases such as cutaneous to systemic mycosis. It also discusses the growth and identification and antimicrobial testing of different types of fungi. Prerequisite: Basic Microbiology
Virology (0202462) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, the students will discuss the general characteristics of viruses with more emphasis on animal viruses, with respect to classification, multiplication and the types of their interaction with the host. Also, it discusses epidemiological aspects of viral infections with respect to spread, means of prevention and control. Selected important viruses and emerging viral infection will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Molecular Biology.
Molecular Diagnosis (0202463) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, the students will learn the applications of molecular biology in Laboratory Medicine. The course will emphasize the molecular principles and applications of DNA and RNA isolation, amplification, hybridization, and analysis for diagnostic purposes. The course will cover specific diagnostic applications in microbiology (bacteriology, virology, and parasitology), hematology, hematological malignancies, and some genetic diseases. Prerequisite: Molecular Biology.
Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology (0202464) 2 credit hours
This course is an introductory course to the theoretical and practical fundamentals of epidemiology and public health. In this course, emphasis will be placed on principles of designing, interpreting and analyzing epidemiological studies in public health problems. In addition, the concepts of disease occurrence, association, and causation will be introduced and how bias can be evaluated and avoided. Ethical considerations in conducting and disseminating findings of epidemiological studies will be also explained. Finally, the application of epidemiology in public health and public health policies will also be covered in this course.
Introduction to Bioinformatics (0202465) 2 credit hours
This course will introduce to the students the bioinformatic concepts and practice. The topics that will be covered include biological databases, sequence alignment, gene and protein structure prediction, molecular phylogenetics, genomics, and proteomics. Students will gain practical experience with bioinformatics tools and develop basic skills in the collection and presentation of bioinformatics data.
Principles of Pathology (0202466) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will describe, identify and characterize basic disease processes and functional impairments. Themes that will be covered in this course include cell injury and adaptive responses; inflammation: acute and chronic, and tissue repair; and neoplasms including their nomenclature, biology of benign and malignant neoplasms. Prerequisite: Biology for Health Professions.
Introduction to Histology (0202467) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will describe, identify & characterize various normal body tissues and cells. Themes that will be covered in this course include micro techniques and microscopy in addition to the basic laboratory procedures that are required in the histology lab will be also covered as tissue preparation, sectioning, immunohistochemistry staining, and staining evaluation. Prerequisite: Biology for Health Professions.
Toxicology (0202468) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will learn the biochemistry and pathophysiology of different toxic substances (toxins, venoms, drugs) and their interaction with different cellular and organ activities. Themes that will be covered in this course include toxicology principles and risk assessment; the principles of toxicokinetics, clearance, the volume of distribution and half-life; and an overview of major groups of toxins and drug abuse will be covered. Special emphasis will be on lab assessment of these toxins and drugs. Prerequisite: Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation.
Microbial Virulence and Pathogenesis (0202469) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, the basic concepts of bacterium-host relationships and exploration of virulence factors that promote colonization and survival of infecting microorganisms and virulence attribute that damage the host will be discussed. The molecular pathogenesis of selected pathogens and the importance of normal microbiota and probiotics in health will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Basic Microbiology.
Introduction to Pharmacology (0202470) 2 credit hours
Through the study of this course, students will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts surrounding pharmacology, such as the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, and the concepts surrounding pharmacotherapy. It gives specific information concerning cardiopulmonary, vascular, central and peripheral nervous system, and antimicrobial drug classifications, as well as common examples in each classification. Special emphasis will be on the laboratory evaluation of drugs.
Special Topics I (0202471) 1 credit hour, Special Topics II (0202472) 2 credit hours, and Special Topics III (0202473) 3 credit hours
This course introduces the new advancement in the whole field of Medical Technology. Discussion of recent published papers in the area of Medical Technology by the staff members of the Department. Guest speakers specialized in different areas of Medical Technology will be invited to discuss the recent advances in their areas.