MLT 265LB - Parasitology and Immunology/Serology Lab

1.00 Credits, 3.00 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to the basics of mycology and parasitology host relationships and their effects. Includes application and practice in medical parasitology, specimen collection, techniques for examination, special techniques, detection and diagnosis of parasitic infections, identification of clinically important parasites, and immunology and serological testing.

Prerequisite(s): With a grade of B or better: BIO 205IN and MAT 151 or assessment into MAT 189 .
Corequisite(s): MLT 265
Information: Students must be admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technician program or obtain consent of instructor before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Perform (when available) and interpret serologic tests, including dilutions, titers, agglutination, precipitation, labeled and unlabeled immunoassays, molecular assays, and flow cytometry.
Apply concepts of adaptive and innate immunity; immunogenicity; and the immune response in regard to antibodies, antigens, complements, major histocompatibility complex (MHC), and disease states, including autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity, various viral and bacterial infections, and transplant and tumor immunology to test methods and results.
Perform lactophenol cotton blue scotch tape and/or tease prep of several fungal isolates.
Identify parasites from multiple fixed slide specimens.
Improve critical thinking and organizational skills by attending class, completing assignments, and participating in problem solving discussions.

Effective Term:
Fall 2023