Course Descriptions

Graduate Program - Bioscience Technologies (LS) Courses
Refer to the College of Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate required or elective courses prefixed as ID, PA, GC, BI, PR or MI. Refer to the College of Health Professions Catalog for undergraduate courses prefixed as LS, BT, CT, MB or MT.

LS 603 Research Design (3 cr) (Faculty)
Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of methods and techniques for extending the scientific base of knowledge for laboratory practice. Research studies which address questions of impact on laboratory science and which are drawn from an interdisciplinary health perspective, serve as the focus for discussion. Research designs and related statistical processes are examined in terms of their appropriateness for addressing various laboratory practice problems. (Cross-listed with NU 603, OT 603, PT 603)

LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management (3 cr) (Faculty)
Study and application of regulatory and fiscal requirements for laboratory operations. Federal, State and local requirements governing clinical and research laboratories; compliance issues; billing and reporting requirements for laboratories using private, managed care and other third party payors (including federal government programs). Current procedural terminology used to assign and bill for laboratory procedures. Budgeting for laboratory operations.

LS 620 Laboratory Information Systems Management (3 cr) (Faculty)
Design and use of information systems for clinical, anatomic and research laboratories. Vendor demonstrations, hands-on practice and trouble-shooting of data protocol development, input and retrieval to produce useful information for laboratory operations.

LS 630 Laboratory Services Research Techniques (3 cr) (Faculty)
Overview of the various techniques and resources used to influence and measure performance improvement, proper test utilization and best practices as strategies to improve the effectiveness of patient care. Students examine the relevant literature and develop instruments to assess the laboratory's role in cost-effectiveness, access to laboratory testing and quality of laboratory testing.

LS699 Independent Study (1-3 cr) (Faculty)
Student-selected investigation and/or experience ina setting or subject area related to his/her program goals. The independent study may consist of directed study, reading or research under the guidance of a member of the Graduate Faculty. Students desiring to enroll in this course must submit a proposal outlining their activities approved by their advisor. The depth and breadth of these proposed activities should be commensurate with the number of credits awarded. Methods of supervision, of content, and evaluation of the independent activity will be determined by the student and the Graduate Faculty Advisor.

LS 801 Research Project I (1 cr) (Faculty)
LS 802 Research Project II (2 cr) (Faculty)
Research using the various techniques and resources available to measure performance improvement, test utilization, best practices and/or clinical outcomes. Students assess the laboratory's role in cost-effectiveness, access to laboratory testing and/or quality of laboratory methods. A written paper and oral presentation are required at the conclusion of the project.

Bioscience Technologies Practica (Faculty)
LS 812 Practicum I (2 cr)
LS 813 Practicum II (2 cr)
LS 814 Practicum III (2 cr)
LS 815 Practicum IV (2 cr)

Entry-Level Masters Students: Internships in affiliated laboratories. Student experience in all phases of laboratory work and functions. Components include practical applications, participation in and/or observation of specialty area(s), quality assurance and continuing education activities, seminar attendance, and adjunct technologies.

Graduate Phase-Only Students: Internships in specialized laboratories, including focus on practical and research applications of routine and esoteric testing, quality assurance and continuing education planning and practices, adjunct technologies and methodologies. Practica may also include graduate student teaching in selected undergraduate laboratory sessions.