508 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions MLS 4415 - Laboratory Teaching and Supervision I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] On Campus: Students will learn basic instructional and pedagogical theory as it applies to the field of medical laboratory science. Theory will be applied through collaborative learning and short presentations, as well as laboratory employee in-service training projects. Basic principles and applications of running a medical laboratory to include system approaches to management, leadership of groups, human resource management, and technical supervision will also be covered. Concepts will be reinforced through case study analysis and online discussions. Campus students will also participate as laboratory assistants in at least two lower division MLS courses, assisting the faculty in the administration of laboratory instruction, and applying instructional skills one-on-one with students entering the MLS program. Online: Students fulfill the laboratory requirement by completing a series of management projects specifically designed for the laboratory provided in their clinical rotation. Prerequisite: **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required. MLS 4453 - Supervised Clinical Experience I Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis on experiences associated with laboratory administrative functions. Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 4454 . Online students receive credit for clinical experience. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required MLS 4454 - Supervised Clinical Experience II Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Off campus supervised clinical experiences administered in conjunction with clinical faculty in WSU affiliated health care institutions. Emphasis on experiences associated with laboratory administrative functions. Offered CR/NC only. Co-Requisite: MLS 4453. Online students receive credit for clinical experience. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required MLS 4800 - Special Problems Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required MLS 4803 - Research Projects in Medical Laboratory Sciences I Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] In this first of two courses, students will identify a significant laboratory related research question and develop an original research design to address that question. Students will work closely with faculty mentors and will prepare a grant application for funding of supplies and reagents, and write an IRB (Institutional Review Board) application. Actual research will be conducted spring semester in the course MLS 4804. Pre/Co-requisite: MLS 3302 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required. MLS 4804 - Research Projects in Medical Laboratory Sciences II Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem, Online] This course is a continuation of MLS 4803 , Research Projects in MLS I. Students will continue working on their original research project that was initiated fall semester. After completing the project, students will present their research findings in poster and oral formats, along with preparing a formal manuscript for publication in the university undergraduate research journal ERGO and possibly in other appropriate scientific journals. Prerequisite: MLS 4803 . **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required. MLS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] Advance topics related to the correlation of medical laboratory data to disease processes. Students may work as a group or independently with academic or clinical faculty. Consent of instructor prior to registration. May be repeated twice for a maximum 3 credit hours. **Acceptance into the MLS BS Program required. MLS 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6) Variable Title Typically taught: (variable and semesters offered) The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum 6 credit hours. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog