CLS 4303 - Molecular Diagnostics Lecture

Credits: 3 hrs

This course covers the fundamental principles of molecular diagnostics as well as techniques used in clinical and research laboratories. Topics include: nucleic acid extraction and hybridization; target, signal and probe amplification; gene expression analysis and in-situ hybridization techniques, mutation detection, oncology, forensics, paternity testing, transplanation, infectious disease detection. Quality assurance, regulatory, and ethical issues associated with molecular testing are included in the course.

Pre-requisite(s): Undergraduate level CLS 3305 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Lecture , CLS 3306 - Advanced Hematology Lecture , CLS 3304 and CLS 3308 - Advanced Microbiology Minimum Grade of C.