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Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.

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Degree Plan (MEDTECBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 minimum hours)

Science Requirement (8 hours)

Select 2 courses with labs ♦:

AST 111 - General Astronomy I 3 hrs. AND
AST 111L - General Astronomy I Laboratory 1 hr.
AST 112 - General Astronomy II 3 hrs. AND
AST 112L - General Astronomy II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 103 - Biology and Society 3 hrs. ◊AND
BSC 103L - Biology and Society Laboratory 1 hr ◊
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. *◊ AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. *◊
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. *◊AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. *◊
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. * AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. * AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 104 - Chemistry and Our Environment 3 hrs. AND
CHE 104L - Chemistry and Our Environment Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. *AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *
CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND
CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs. AND
GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 105 - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography 3 hrs. AND
GHY 105L - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 101 - Physical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 103 - Historical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
MAR 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs. AND
MAR 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 103 - Introductory Physics 3 hrs. AND
PHY 103L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. AND
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 201 - General Physics I with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 201L - General Physics I with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 202 - General Physics II with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 202L - General Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PSC 190 - Living in a Material World 3 hrs. AND
PSC 190L - Lab for Living in a Material World 1 hr.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (Major Area)

MLS 301 - Professional Communication 2 hrs. (SI) (WI) AND
MLS 301L - Professional Communication Laboratory 2 hrs. (SI) (WI)

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

MLS 301 - Professional Communication 2 hrs. (SI) (WI) AND
MLS 301L - Professional Communication Laboratory 2 hrs. (SI) (WI)
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

MLS 301 - Professional Communication 2 hrs. (SI) (WI) AND
MLS 301L - Professional Communication Laboratory 2 hrs. (SI) (WI)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

MLS 402 - Clinical Bacteriology II 3 hrs. (Capstone) AND
MLS 402L - Clinical Bacteriology II Laboratory 1 hr. (Capstone)
MLS 406 - Hematology I 3 hrs. (Capstone) AND
MLS 406L - Hematology I Laboratory 1 hr. (Capstone)
MLS 408 - Clinical Immunohematology 3 hrs. (Capstone) AND
MLS 408L - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory 1 hr. (Capstone)
MLS 409 - Clinical Chemistry II 3 hrs. (Capstone) AND
MLS 409L - Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr. (Capstone)
Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

◊ GEC restrictions apply; see here.

GEC 06 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here.

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (74 hours)

MLS 101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 1 hr.
MLS 110 - Phlebotomy I 1 hr.
MLS 202 - Safety for Health Care Settings 1 hr.
MLS 203 - Clinical Laboratory Calculations 3 hrs.
MLS 301 - Professional Communication 2 hrs. (SI) (WI) AND
MLS 301L - Professional Communication Laboratory 2 hrs. (SI) (WI)
MLS 302 - Clinical Bacteriology I 3 hrs. AND
MLS 302L - Clinical Bacteriology I Laboratory 2 hrs.
MLS 306 - Fundamentals of Hematology 3 hrs. AND
MLS 306L - Fundamentals of Hematology Laboratory 2 hrs.
MLS 309 - Clinical Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
MLS 309L - Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory 2 hrs.
MLS 315 - Introduction to Clinical Immunology 3 hrs.
MLS 401 - Body Fluids 1 hr. AND
MLS 401L - Body Fluids Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 402 - Clinical Bacteriology II 3 hrs. (Capstone) AND
MLS 402L - Clinical Bacteriology II Laboratory 1 hr. (Capstone)
MLS 403 - Clinical Mycology 1 hr. AND
MLS 403L - Clinical Mycology Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 405 - Clinical Parasitology 1 hr. AND
MLS 405L - Clinical Parasitology Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 406 - Hematology I 3 hrs. (Capstone) AND
MLS 406L - Hematology I Laboratory 1 hr. (Capstone)
MLS 407 - Clinical Immunodiagnostics I 2 hrs. AND
MLS 407L - Clinical Immunodiagnostics I Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 408 - Clinical Immunohematology 3 hrs. (Capstone) AND
MLS 408L - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory 1 hr. (Capstone)
MLS 409 - Clinical Chemistry II 3 hrs. (Capstone) AND
MLS 409L - Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr. (Capstone)
MLS 410 - Special Chemistry 1 hr. AND
MLS 410L - Special Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 411 - Coagulation 1 hr. AND
MLS 411L - Coagulation Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 412 - Principles of Clinical Administration and Education 1 hr.
MLS 451 - Urinalysis 1 hr.
MLS 452 - Clinical Microbiology 4 hrs.
MLS 456 - Hematology II 3 hrs.
MLS 457 - Clinical Immunodiagnostics II 1 hr.
MLS 458 - Blood Bank 3 hrs.
MLS 459 - Clinical Chemistry III 4 hrs.

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (15-27 hours)

CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 251 - Elementary Organic Chemistry 3 hrs. AND
CHE 251L - Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 420 - Principles of Biochemistry 3 hrs.
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs. *

Select 1 sequence:♦

BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr. *
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. *AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr. *

Select 1 course and lab:

BSC 380 - General Microbiology 3 hrs. AND
BSC 380L - General Microbiology Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 381 - Microorganisms in Health and Disease 3 hrs. AND
BSC 381L - Microorganisms in Health and Disease Lab 1 hr.

DEG 03. Electives

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Note:

♦ This major requires the selection of a sequence to fulfill the GEC Science Requirement.

Students who choose BSC 110 /BSC 110L and BSC 111 /BSC 111L can choose either BSC 380 /BSC 380L or BSC 381 /BSC 381L .

Students who choose BSC 250 /BSC 250L and BSC 251 /BSC 251L must choose BSC 381 /BSC 381L .

BSC 110 /BSC 110L and BSC 111 /BSC 111L must be taken as a sequence.

BSC 250 /BSC 250L and BSC 251 /BSC 251L must be taken as a sequence.

Hours to Degree

124 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Medical Laboratory Science. At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 45 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The last 25 percent of course work must be earned from Southern Miss. The student must earn at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss.

Semester-by-semester guide

Freshmen

1st semester (16 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr.
or
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 1 hr.
MLS 110 - Phlebotomy I 1 hr.
MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs.

2nd semester (16 hours)

ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr.
or
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr.

Select 1:

HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs.
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
PHI 151 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs.
PHI 171 - Ethics and Good Living 3 hrs.
REL 131 - Comparative Religion 3 hrs.

Select 1:

Sophomore

1st semester (15 hours)

BSC 380 - General Microbiology 3 hrs. AND
BSC 380L - General Microbiology Laboratory 1 hr.
or
BSC 381 - Microorganisms in Health and Disease 3 hrs. AND
BSC 381L - Microorganisms in Health and Disease Lab 1 hr.
CHE 251 - Elementary Organic Chemistry 3 hrs. AND
CHE 251L - Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 202 - Safety for Health Care Settings 1 hr.
MLS 203 - Clinical Laboratory Calculations 3 hrs.

Select 1:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

2nd semester (16 hours)

MLS 302 - Clinical Bacteriology I 3 hrs. AND
MLS 302L - Clinical Bacteriology I Laboratory 2 hrs.
MLS 306 - Fundamentals of Hematology 3 hrs. AND
MLS 306L - Fundamentals of Hematology Laboratory 2 hrs.
CHE 420 - Principles of Biochemistry 3 hrs.
ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.

Junior

1st semester (15 hours)

HIS 101 - World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E. 3 hrs. or
HIS 102 - World Civilizations: 1500 to the present 3 hrs.
MLS 301 - Professional Communication 2 hrs. AND
MLS 301L - Professional Communication Laboratory 2 hrs.
MLS 309 - Clinical Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
MLS 309L - Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory 2 hrs.
MLS 315 - Introduction to Clinical Immunology 3 hrs.

2nd semester (14 hours)

MLS 407 - Clinical Immunodiagnostics I 2 hrs. AND
MLS 407L - Clinical Immunodiagnostics I Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 408 - Clinical Immunohematology 3 hrs. AND
MLS 408L - Clinical Immunohematology Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 409 - Clinical Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND
MLS 409L - Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 410 - Special Chemistry 1 hr. AND
MLS 410L - Special Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 412 - Principles of Clinical Administration and Education 1 hr.

Senior

1st semester (16 hours)

MLS 401 - Body Fluids 1 hr. AND
MLS 401L - Body Fluids Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 402 - Clinical Bacteriology II 3 hrs. AND
MLS 402L - Clinical Bacteriology II Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 403 - Clinical Mycology 1 hr. AND
MLS 403L - Clinical Mycology Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 405 - Clinical Parasitology 1 hr. AND
MLS 405L - Clinical Parasitology Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 406 - Hematology I 3 hrs. AND
MLS 406L - Hematology I Laboratory 1 hr.
MLS 411 - Coagulation 1 hr. AND
MLS 411L - Coagulation Laboratory 1 hr.

2nd semester (16 hours)

MLS 451 - Urinalysis 1 hr.
MLS 452 - Clinical Microbiology 4 hrs.
MLS 456 - Hematology II 3 hrs.
MLS 457 - Clinical Immunodiagnostics II 1 hr.
MLS 458 - Blood Bank 3 hrs.
MLS 459 - Clinical Chemistry III 4 hrs.

Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.

Degree Plan (MEDTECBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 minimum hours)

Science Requirement (8 hours)

Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (Major Area)

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

Note:

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (74 hours)

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (15-27 hours)

Select 1 sequence:♦

Select 1 course and lab:

DEG 03. Electives

Note:

Hours to Degree

Semester-by-semester guide

Freshmen

1st semester (16 hours)

2nd semester (16 hours)

Select 1:

Select 1:

Sophomore

1st semester (15 hours)

Select 1:

2nd semester (16 hours)

Junior

1st semester (15 hours)

2nd semester (14 hours)

Senior

1st semester (16 hours)

2nd semester (16 hours)