Course Descriptions

FIDP 535.

Advanced Forensic Photography.

3 Hours.

Students focus on the fundamentals of digital photography including use of a digital camera, scanners, Adobe® Photoshop®, photomicrography and macro-photography.

MTEC 465.

Clinical Laboratory Management.

2 Hours.

Laboratory organization and principles of laboratory management.

MICB 702.

Microbiology.

5 Hours.

PR: Organic Chemistry.

Detailed study of pathogenic microorganisms. Emphasis on oral flora.

PATH 603.

Human Anatomy for Path. Asst.

6 Hours.

This course will cover gross and microscopic human anatomy including embryology and microanatomy.

PATH 610.

Pathologists’ Assistant Educational Methodology.

1 Hour.

Techniques in educational methodology for pathologists’ assistants.

PATH 620.

Clinical Pathology Seminar.

2 Hours.

This course presents a review of clinical pathology, including pertinent forensic toxicology, diagnostic radiology and molecular diagnostics.

PATH 625.

Anatomical Pathology Techniques.

4 Hours.

This course will cover standard techniques in surgical and autopsy dissection, preparation of reports, basic forensic investigation techniques, basic histological and immunological staining techniques.

PATH 627.

Pathologists’ Assistant Practicum I.

9 Hours.

Rotations in surgical and autopsy pathology to include forensics and pediatrics.

PATH 628.

Pathologists’ Assistant Practicum II.

9 Hours.

Continuation of PATH 627. Rotations in surgical and autopsy pathology to include forensics and pediatrics.

PATH 629.

Pathologists’ Assistant Practicum III.

7 Hours.

PR: PATH 628.

This course is a continuation of PATH 628 and includes advance procedures and application of advanced techniques in surgical and autopsy pathology.

PATH 630.

Pathology Review I.

2 Hours.

This course includes an intense review of clinical and anatomical pathology theory and techniques and presentation scientific journal articles and clinical cases.

PATH 631.

Pathology Review II.

2 Hours.

This course is a continuation of PATH 630 and includes an intense review of clinical and anatomical pathology theory and techniques, and presentation of scientific journal articles and clinical cases.

PSIO 743.

Fundamentals of Physiology.

5 Hours.

PR: College physics, algebra, chemistry, and consent. (For dental students and HSC graduate students.)

Analysis of facts and concepts relating to cellular processes, organ systems, and their control.