496 Course Descriptions will appear on the student transcript. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required MLS 5101 -Analytical Chemistry Applications in Medical Laboratory Sciences (4) Campus - not offered; Online - Su, F, Sp Concepts, analytical methods, and clinical correlation of analytical chemistry as it applies to medical clinical chemistry are presented. Emphasis is on analytical methods and quality control practices covering carbohydrate, bilirubin, non-protein nitrogen, electrolyte, protein, lipid, enzyme, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, and endocrinology chemistry. These topics will include clinical correlation with diabetes, hepatic, pancreatic, renal, and endocrine diseases. This non- laboratory course is designed for those who have hold degrees in non-medical laboratory science areas and wish to obtain current education in analytical chemistry specific to the modern hospital laboratory. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel. MLS 5102 - Clincal Applications in Hematology and Hemostasis (3) Campus - not offered; Online - Su, F, Sp This course covers the concepts, analytical methods, and clinical correlation of hematology and hemostasis as it applies to the medical laboratory. In addition to normal functions, the topics will include clinical correlation with various hematological and hemostatic disease processes. Current testing and instrumentation will be included as well as regulatory and competency information. This non-laboratory course is designed for individuals holding BS/BA degrees in non-medical laboratory science and wish to obtain current education in hematology and hemostasis specific to the modern hospital laboratory. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel. MLS 5103 - Clinical Laboratory Microbiology I (3) Campus - not offered; Online - F This course provides an in-depth coverage of clinically significant bacteria including epidemiology, pathogenicity, procedures for traditional laboratory identification and antimicrobial testing. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel. MLS 5104 - Clinical Laboratory Microbiology II (3) Campus - not offered; Online - Sp This course is a continuation of MLS 5103, including clinical mycology, virology, parasitology and miscellaneous clinical bacteria. Prerequisite: MLS 5103; for medical laboratory personnel. MLS 5105 - Clinical Immunohematology (3) Campus - not offered; Online - Su, Sp, This course covers the theory and principles of immunohematology relevant to blood group serology, antibody detection and identification, compatibility testing, component preparation and therapy in blood transfusion service, quality control parameters, donor screening and phlebotomy, transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of the newborn. This non- laboratory course is for MLS or CLT professionals who would like to update their didactic skills and knowledge in immunohematology as it is practiced in today's hospitals and clinics. Additionally, the course may also be of interest to individuals with a BS/BA degrees in non-medical laboratory science who wish to obtain current education in clinical immunohematology. Prerequisite: For medical laboratory personnel. MPC-Master of Professional Communication Courses MPC 5080 - Intercultural Communication (3) Explores theoretical perspectives in intercultural communication. Through analysis of various intercultural theories, students will become aware of cultural influences on communication in both international and domestic cultures. This course is highly recommended as an elective for MPC students who have not taken it in their undergraduate curriculum. This course may not apply for graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC advisor. MPC 5090 - Gender and Communication (3) This course is designed to help students understand the influence that communication has upon the shaping of gender and the influence that gender has in shaping communication interactions. Students become aware of, sensitive to, and more experienced in the issues, implications and skills necessary to successfully and meaningfully communicate with males and females, and about males and females in a wide range of communication contexts. This course may not apply for graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC advisor. MPC 5100 - Small Group Facilitation and Leadership (3) Theories and practical communication processes are examined and applied to develop fundamental attitudes and skills for facilitating and leading effective groups. This course may not apply for graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC advisor. MPC 5220 - Editing (3) Develops editing knowledge and skills for print and online publications. Covers copy editing, content editing and page editing. This course may not apply for graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC advisor. MPC 5440 - Public Relations Media and Campaigns (3) Apply communication principles to internal and external publics; research, plan and evaluate social interrelationships; study of the controlled and uncontrolled media and their role in public relations; prepare a major public relations campaign for a selected client. This course may not apply for graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC advisor. MPC 5500 - Topics in Communication (3) variable title The study and application of communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore specialized topics in contemporary journalism, electronic mediated communication, human communication studies, and public relations in a seminar format. This course may be taken more than once with different designations (topics). This course may not apply for graduate degree requirements if an undergraduate course of the same name or content has been used for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: Permission of MPC advisor. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog