This will include photograph and computer assisted chromosome analysis. Procedures will include chronic villus, fragile X, and sister chromatid exchanges. Continuation of CLSC 410. Didactic and practicum experience in preparing histologic sections for light microscopy, including the study of more than 50 different histologic staining methods and their specific applications. Electron microscopic histochemistry and special techniques are also covered.
Emphasis is on the electron microscope as a medical diagnostic tool.
A course designed to teach basic and advanced procedures of fluorescent and enzyme labeled antibody techniques. The course includes the preparation of tissues, staining with labeled antibodies, and the use of fluorescence microscope in clinical medicine and research. A course designed to present didactic and practicum experience in molecular pathology, including in situ-hybridization and DNA analysis. Cytogenetics will be presented with emphasis on preparing karotypes and chromosome identification. A research project will be required on a related topic, formalized and presented as a lecture.