Laboratory Sciences (LS)

Principles and mechanisms of cellular function at the molecular level, including an overview of experimental techniques; gene expression, structure and replication, mutations and repair of DNA; synthesis of RNA upon DNA template; synthesis of DNA upon RNA template; recombinant DNA; amplification and analysis; molecular basis of genetic disease and cancer; and diagnostic applications.

Examines structure and function of biological macromolecules, polysaccharides, proteins and nucleic acids; lipids; enzymes and metabolism; bioenergetics; control mechanisms; hormones; body fluids; nutrition; and biochemical pathology.

Course focuses on the techniques, procedures and protocols, as well as the fundamental concepts, of assays used in the clinical molecular laboratory. These assays analyze DNA and RNA isolated from human specimens in order to diagnose human disease. Topics covered include DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, DNA fingerprinting, and other assays for detection of unique DNA or RNA sequences. Laboratory sessions cover contemporary procedures for diagnostic testing including DNA isolation, real-time quantitative PCR, DNA fingerprinting, and electrophoresis.

Examines basic principles and mechanisms of the immune system in the physiologic condition and in disease. Immune mechanisms in infections, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies, as well as tumor and transplantation immunology are discussed. Lecture and laboratory.

This course will provide students with research exploration of a specific topic of interest to the individual student under the advisement of an instructor who will monitor and critique the student’s progress

Experimental Research is a two semester course series in which students will engage in experimental research under the tutelage of a Ph.D. level Primary Investigator either assigned by or approved by the student’s Program Director. The research topic and scope of work will be Program-specific and agreed upon by the Course Faculty, Program Director, Primary Investigator and student before the research begins.

Experimental Research II is the conclusion of a two semester course series in which students engage in experimental research under the tutelage of program appointed mentor either assigned by, or approved by the student’s Program-specific Advisor. The research topic and scope of work as set forth during LS 804 Experimental Research I will conclude with a summary of findings in the form of a research poster and participation in the JCHP Collaborative Capstone & Research Exchange Day or in the form of a written paper and oral presentation.

Study of basic disease processes of the body and specific diseases affecting the respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, male and female reproductive systems, urinary system, lymphoid system, endocrine system, skin and bone.

Examination and critical review of the literature pertaining to the bioscience disciplines of biotechnology, cytotechnology and medical technology. Students present research articles from contemporary literature for critical discussion. Students submit a written synopsis of two presented articles and one webinar of their choice. Graduate students, in addition, select a novel lab test or lab equipment found in the literature and produce a comprehensive proposal request suitable for publication.

This course will provide students with research exploration of a specific topic of interest to the individual student under the advisement of an instructor who will monitor and critique the student’s progress.