B.S. in Medical Technology Medical Technology is a vital part of the field of laboratory medicine. A medical technologist performs a myriad of laboratory tests to find the causes and cures for disease. These tests include the analysis of of blood, body fluids, cells, tissues, and also the isolation and identification of microorganisms which cause disease. In addition, the medical technologist performs tests which assess risk factors for disease and help determine overall health status. The medical technologist must be knowledgeable in basic sciences and skilled at using sophisticated laboratory instruments. Employment opportunities for medical technologists are excellent. Besides work in hospital labs, positions are also available in research, administration, education, industry, private practice, and public health. A graduate in medical technology is eligible to one or more national certification examination given the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or by the Nation Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel. Some states require a state license examination as well. Mary Celeste Reese is the Medical Technology Advisor  B.S. IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM-124 HOURS University and College Core English Composition (6 hours) EN 1103 English Comp. I   or   EN 1163 Accelerated Comp I EN 1113 English Comp. II  or   EN 1173 Accelerated Comp II Foreign Language (6 hours) 2 semesters in one Foreign Language (see advisor) Humanities (6 hours) 3 hours Literature – see A & S listing in MSU bulletin 3 hours History – see A & S listing in MSU bulletin Mathematics (6 hours) MA 1313 College Algebra MA 1323 Trigonometry or ST 3113 Statistics Fine Arts (3 hours) See A & S listing in MSU bulletin Natural Sciences (9-12 hours) See Major Core (this requirement is met in the major core) Social Sciences (6 hours) Must be from 2 different areas – see A & S listing in MSU bulletin   Major Core – Classes required for medical technology degree BIO  1301  Perspectives in Medical Technology BIO  3303  Parasitology BIO  4304  Quantitative Methods I BIO  4314  Quantitative Methods II BIO  4303  Bioinstrumentation BIO  1504  Principles of Zoology BIO  3304  General Microbiology BIO  4405  Pathogenic Microbiology BIO  4413  Immunology CH    1213 Fundamentals of Chemistry CH    1223 Fundamentals of Chemistry CH    1211 Chemistry Laboratory CH    1221 Chemistry Laboratory CH    4513 Organic Chemistry CH    4523 Organic Chemistry BCH 3613  Elementary Biochemistry BIO  3013  Writing for Biologists (meets Jr./Sr. Writing and Computer Literacy Requirement) CO   1003  Fundamentals of Public Speaking (meets Oral Communication Requirement)   General and science electives (7 hours)   Medical Technology Internship Classes at Affiliated School of Medical Technology BIO  4636   Clinical Chemistry BIO  4614   Serology/Immunology BIO  4626   Hematology BIO  4602   Urinalysis BIO  4612   Special Topics BIO  4624   Immunohematology BIO  4606   Clinical Microbiology   Summary of Requirements General University Requirements - 33 hours Medical Technology Core Requirements - 61 hours Medical Technology Internship Requirements - 30 hours Total hours needed - 124 hours
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