CLS 301 - Clinical Chemistry

The lecture portion focuses on physiological processes and the chemical constituents that can be quantified to monitor these processes both in normal and abnormal conditions. The course also examines common drugs and how they and their metabolites can be studied in various human samples. The laboratory portion allows students to perform routine wet chemical and instrumental methods of analysis. The laboratory also gives students experience with data manipulation, statistical analysis and method/result verification procedures. Included in this course is the study of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and other nitrogenous materials, enzymes, bile pigments, therapeutics drugs, toxicology, blood gases, acid-base components, electrolytes, and hormones.

Prerequisites & Notes
Pre-requisites: CLS 201 or BIO 151/L.
Co-requisite: CLS*301L.

Credits: 3