Medical and Research Technology Courses
Course Code and Number, Course Title, Credit(s) MEDT 628 Seminar (1)
Exposes students to current topics in biomedical and clinical laboratory science, science education, and laboratory management. Students participate in 15 seminars presented by guest speakers, faculty members, and fellow students. Students taking the course for credit research approved topics and develop their oral presentation skills by presenting seminars. Graduate students must enroll in this course twice. All graduate students from the program must attend seminar during their tenures. MEDT 630 Scientific and Technical Writing (3)
A systematic approach helps students write clear and concise scientific and technical communications for specific purposes. Designed for people in technical and scientific fields, this course helps those whose increasing specializations require them to communicate in memoranda, letters, articles, reports, presentations, and proposals. MEDT 631 Research Design (2)
Explores the theory of research design and requires that students show their understanding through integration of design theory into their theses proposals. The didactic portion of the course is presented during a weekly one-hour class where theory is presented and discussed. The class reviews weekly homework assignments on such topics as hypothesis formulation, design of a research study, and critique of the scientific paper. The assignments serve to meld the theory with its laboratory application. At the end of the semester, students present their thesis proposals. MEDT 634 Teaching Practicum Major (4)*
Provides information and experience to graduate students, preparing them to assume the duties of an instructor in their declared majors. Students prepare lectures and display materials, conduct library research, and evaluate and assess instructional techniques.
Prerequisite: adequate background in the major subject. MEDT 635 Teaching Practicum Minor (2)*
Graduate students teach in a declared minor subject from a variety of areas in clinical laboratory science education in the undergraduate program. Students help faculty members in preparation of lecture and demonstration materials, library research, and evaluation and assessment of instructional techniques. Special assignments enable students to strengthen their knowledge in selected areas.
Prerequisite: competence in minor subject. MEDT 638 Special Topics (1-4)*
Graduate students work on subjects of interest not offered otherwise as a formal course. The study program consists of special reading assignments, reports, or research projects under the supervision of a faculty member. MEDT 639 Management Practices in Laboratory Sciences (1-6)*
Graduate students work on special subjects in the field of management not offered as a formal course. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students learn how to carry out new strategies or to conduct the business of running a clinical or research laboratory daily. Students take part in long-range laboratory planning. MEDT 654 Advanced Topics in Laboratory Sciences (2)
In this course students will be exposed first hand to to the application of computers to the biological research. This course will provide them with an introduction to bioinformatics, the combined field of biology and informatics (information science and technology). It will specifically focus on the analysis of genes, proteins, and genomes using the recently completed sequence of the aquatic pathogen, Aeromonas hydrophila ATCC 7966T. They will then be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the didactic portion of the course to independently perform a computer laboratory project related to a particlular portion of this genome sequence and present it to the class and other faculty and graduate students within the department as a PowerPoint oral presentation. This course is designed to allow students to develop skills as independent research scientist. MEDT 661 Advanced Hematology (2)
Focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of hematological disorders, including red cell disease, white cell diseases, and disorders of hemostasis. Emphasis is on comprehensive theory and laboratory practices and current treatment modalities. In case-study format and open discussion, the course covers the correlation of laboratory findings and disease processes. MEDT 671 Molecular and Cell Biology (3)*
Lectures cover the principles of molecular and cell biology. Students learn basic molecular biology techniques including gel electrophoresis, hybridization techniques, PCR, Southern blot, and site-directed mutagenesis. The second part of the course covers applications of molecular biology, including DNA vaccines, bioremediation, molecular diagnostics, and gene therapy. In the laboratory, students carry out a semester-long project in which they amplify a prokaryotic gene, insert it into a plasmid vector, over-express the recombinant protein, and identify the protein on Western blot. MEDT 680 Laboratory Management (3)
An overview of laboratory management in four areas: personnel, operations, regulations, and finance. Additional emphasis is on current trends in laboratory services, laboratory accreditation and licensure, and accreditation procedures. Topics include organizing, planning, controlling, and supervisory functions of the management process; leadership styles; performance evaluation; the interview process; professional liability; teaching techniques; problem-solving; and professional responsibility and ethics. The program recommends that laboratory management track students take this course in their second year. MEDT 687 Quality Control and Regulations for Lab Sciences (2)
Focuses on the application of basic statistical principles to the maintenance of quality control in the laboratory. The second part of the course prepares students for the work force. Students gain skills and knowledge to be current, efficient, and compliant with the latest regulatory issues, whether working in a clinical laboratory, research setting, or the biotechnology industry. MEDT 799 Master's Thesis Research (1-6) *A permission slip from the program director or instructor is necessary to enroll in this course.
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