ML 122 - Clinical Chemistry I

Credit Hours: 3

This course involves the discussion of basic electrical concepts, safety, basic functional units of analytical instruments, spectroscopy, fluorometry, calcium, phosphorus analysis, endocrine, and iron analysis.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Compare the various testing methodologies: spectrophotometry, fluorometry, chromatography, and protein electrophoresis. (C, TL II, PC 6)
Explain the testing methods on the following analytes: protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Reflect how various disease states affect the tested analyte results. (C, TL III, PC 5)
Compare how preanalytical, analytical, and post analytical factors affect the tested analyte results and predict outcomes in simulated patient scenarios. (C, TL III, PC 5)

P = Psychomotor (skills)	TL I - Taxonomy Level I - Knowledge
C = Cognitive (knowledge)	TL II -Taxonomy Level II - Application
A = Affective (behavior)	TL III - Taxonomy Level II - Problem Solving
PC = Program Competencies

Prerequisites: CH 180, CH 181, BI 147, BI 148
Corequisites: ML 123
F/S (N)