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Course Descriptions
CYTO 4126—Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Laboratory for Molecular Diagnostics 4225. Emphasis on basic
molecular techniques such as DNA extraction and quantitation,
restriction enzyme digestion, polymerase chain reaction, and agarose gel
electrophoresis.
CYTO 4221—Laboratory Operations
Principles of management, supervision, and laboratory safety. A seminar
and practicum approach will be utilized with an emphasis on
problem-solving and ethical practice as related to cytopathology.
CYTO 4225—Molecular Diagnostics
Explores the use of molecular techniques for the diagnosis of disease.
Includes tests for genetic disorders (both inherited and acquired);
infectious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis C; tissue
histocompatibility for organ transplants; and human identity testing.
CYTO 4313—Gynecological Cytopathology II
Histopathology and cytopathology of endometrial hyperplasia;
adenocarcinoma of the endocervix and endometrium; benign and malignant
lesions of the tubes, ovaries, vulva, and vagina. Radiation biology,
irradiation and chemotherapy induced atypia. Prerequisite: CYTO 4412.
CYTO 4322—Special Techniques
Evaluation of published professional literature for its pertinence and
reliability using a journal-club format. Emphasis on the use of
contemporary and adjunct technologies.
CYTO 4331—Comprehensive Cytotechnology
Discussions of the cytology of all the major body sites, includes
computer image reviews. Emphasis on preparation for comprehensive
examinations in cytotechnology.
CYTO 4411—Introduction to Cytotechnology
Introduction to cell morphology, cell cycle, and principles of
cytopreparation. Emphasis on the anatomy, histology, and cytopathology
of the female genital tract under normal conditions.
CYTO 4412—Gynecological Cytopathology I
Histopathology and cytopathology of inflammation, benign proliferative
reactions, pre-malignant lesions, carcinoma in situ, microinvasive, and
invasive squamous carcinoma. Prerequisite CYTO 4411.
CYTO 4424—Cytology Internship I
Supervised clinical internship within an accredited cytology laboratory
with an emphasis on pre-screening cytopathology specimens from all body
sites. Students may also participate in observing fine needle aspiration
biopsies. Prerequisite: CYTO 4623.
CYTO 4531—Cytology Internship II
Supervised clinical internship within an accredited cytology laboratory
with an emphasis on pre-screening cytopathology specimens from all body
sites. Students may also participate in observing fine needle aspiration
biopsies. Prerequisite: CYTO 4424.
CYTO 4614—Non-Gynecological Cytopathology I:
Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Urinary Tracts
Cytopathology of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts.
Includes methods of obtaining and processing specimens, microbiology,
and the role of cytology in evaluating lung, gastrointestinal tract, and
urinary tract diseases. Continuation of cytopreparation in prescreening
of the female genital tract. Prerequisite: CYTO 4313.
CYTO 4623—Non-Gynecological Cytopathology II: Body
Fluids and Fine Needle Aspirates
Cytopathology of body fluids and fine needle aspirations from multiple
body sites. Emphasis on anatomy, histology, and methods of specimen
procurement, cytopreparation techniques, and histopathologic
correlations. Prerequisite: CYTO 4614.
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