ML 214 - Hematology I

Credit Hours: 2

This course studies the origin, development and morphology of the cellular constituents of blood and introduce the bone marrow. Emphasis is on normal blood composition, variables affecting normal blood and the mechanics and significance of Complete Blood Count (CBC) parameters.

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

Calculate and correlate all parameters of the CBC using internal quality control checks. (C, TL II, PC 2, 4, 5, 6)
Identify morphological criteria of the normal hemocytes. (P, TL I, PC 4, 5)
Analyze the responses of the hematopoietic system to physiological changes in the human body. (P, TL III, PC 4, 5)
Identify sources of error and corrective actions necessary for all lab tests discussed. (P, TL III, PC 4, 5, 6)

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: ML 122/123, ML 120/121, ML 126
Corequisites: ML 215
F/S (N)