4.00 Credits
Basic instruction in manual and automated clinical chemistry techniques: tests for glucose, urea, creatinine, uric acid, proteins, bilirubin, enzymes, and electrolytes are included. Colorimetric and photometric techniques used in examining normal and abnormal clinical specimens are introduced along with special procedures such as RIA and electrophoresis. Program Restriction-Enrollment limited to students admitted to the Program. Hours: 3 lecture hrs. and 2 hrs. lab per week. (NT)