Medical Technology (MT)

MT 101 will introduce students to the field of Medical Technology, also called Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Laboratory Science. The professional laboratory scientists perform tests and procedures on human body fluids and tissues to determine health and diagnose diseases. Students enrolled in MT 101 will have the opportunity to visit local hospital laboratories to observe medical technologists in various specialty areas (examples may include: blood banking, public health, clinical microbiology, etc.). Students will also meet MT Senior Students, who, under faculty supervision, will discuss current topics in medical technology and demonstrate laboratory experiments with universal precautions, safety and procedures. Open to all students who are interested. Elective credit only; does not fulfill any requirement.

The one credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps transition to UB through an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 198 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester.

The three credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps students with common learning outcomes focused on fundamental expectations for critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and oral communication, and learning at a university, all within topic focused subject matter. The Seminars provide students with an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 199 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester.

Clinical, hospital, and research laboratories utilize a variety of analytical instruments for biomedical research and diagnosis of diseases and conditions. MT 302 lecture will cover the theoretical principles of instrumental analysis; the MT 302 laboratory will cover the operational techniques of a variety of instruments, including practical aspects of spectral, electrochemical, chromatographic, colligative and nuclear instrumentation. Students are required to take both the lecture and the laboratory. Registration in MT 302 is limited to accepted majors of MT and BTE only. There is a fee associated with this class.

Clinical Biochemistry is the study of basic human biochemistry, with an emphasis on biomolecular structure, metabolic pathways and their relationship to human health and disease. MT 401 will cover the fundamental structures, function and interactions of biological macromolecules, including nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Accepted Biotechnology Students will use MT 401 as a foundation for MT 430 Bioseparation Techniques, taught each Spring; Accepted Medical Technology Students will use MT 401 as a foundation for MT 407 Clinical Chemistry, taught each Spring. Registration is open to MT and BTE accepted majors, and, on a space available basis, students who are enrolled in related majors who have fulfilled the prerequisites and have an interest in learning Clinical Biochemistry.

MT 402 Clinical Immunology Laboratory explores functions and mechanisms of the human immune system, including antigen-antibody reactions and their application to serological testing. Autoimmune diseases, syphilis, hepatitis, HIV-AIDS, infectious mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus infections and toxoplasmosis are among the disease states studied. MT 402 lab is open to accepted MT and BTE majors only; the lab is closed to non-majors. There is a fee associated with this course.

Clinical Immunology is the study of all aspects of the immune system, with a particular focus on immune system diseases. MT 402 will explore the functions and mechanisms of the human immune system, including antigen-antibody reactions and their application to serological testing. Diseases studied will include autoimmune diseases, syphilis, hepatitis, HIV-AIDS, infectious mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus infections and toxoplasmosis. Registration is open to MT and BTE accepted majors, and, on a space available basis, to students who are enrolled in related majors who have fulfilled the prerequisites and have an interest in learning Clinical Immunology.

Clinical Immunohematology is frequently referred to as ¿blood banking¿. MT 405 will present the theory, principles and laboratory skills associated with the human blood group antigens and antibodies, as they relate to the production and development of disease and blood disorders. Students will learn blood typing, cross-matching and antibody identification. Students are required to take both the lecture and the laboratory. Registration in MT 405 is limited to MT accepted majors only. There is a fee associated with this class.

Clinical Chemistry (also known as chemical pathology, clinical biochemistry or medical biochemistry), is the area of clinical pathology that is generally concerned with analysis of bodily fluids. MT 407 lecture will emphasize the physiological theory of disease and the principles of chemistry testing. MT 407 laboratory will develop technical competencies in analytical methods and computer-based data reduction and interpretation. Students will study electrolytes, blood gases, hormones, endocrine disorders toxicology of drugs, metabolites, enzymes, etc. Students are required to take both the lecture and the laboratory. Registration in MT 407 is limited to MT accepted majors only. There is a fee associated with this class.

MT 408 Hospital Chemistry, is part of the Clinical Rotation requirement for Senior MT majors. Students will be assigned in a UB affiliated clinical chemistry laboratory site that will provide a supervised practicum in clinical chemistry. Supervision will be by a MT Clinical Faculty Member at the Clinical Rotation Site. Registration in MT 408 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

The MT 409 laboratory compliments the MT 409 lecture. Students in MT 409 laboratory will study techniques and methods used to identify and isolate bacterial pathogens. The laboratory consists of microscopic, biochemical and immunological procedures to identify pathogens from clinical specimens. Students are required to take both the lecture and the laboratory in the same semester. Registration in MT 409 is limited to MT accepted majors only. There is a fee associated with this course.

Clinical Microbiology is a comprehensive study of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases that affect humans. MT 409 lecture will present the theory and principles of the study the classification, etiology, pathogenicity, laboratory identification, diagnosis, and treatment of bacterial infections, and will provide an overview of the classification and pathogenicity of viral infections. Students are required to take both the lecture and the laboratory in the same semester. Registration in MT 409 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

MT 410 Hospital Microbiology, is a part of the Clinical Rotations requirement for Senior MT majors. Students will be assigned to a UB affiliated clinical laboratory site that will provide a supervised practicum in clinical microbiology. Supervision at the site will be by a MT Clinical Faculty Member at the Clinical Rotation Site. Registration in MT 410 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

Hematology is a study of blood and its components: blood cells and platelets, hemoglobin, blood proteins and bone marrow. MT 411 will include the study of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of related diseases such as anemia, leukemia, and lymphomas. The lecture focuses on the components of blood and their specific role, hematopoiesis and the incidence, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of hematologic disorders. The laboratory complements the lecture and provides the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of the basis for hematologic laboratory testing, the development of the technical skills for the performance of a variety of laboratory procedures and the interpretation of laboratory results. Case studies will also be used for the clinical application of the material Registration in MT 411 is limited to MT accepted majors only. There is a fee associated with this course.

MT 411 Hospital Hematology, is a part of the Clinical Rotations requirement for Senior MT majors. Students will be assigned to a UB affiliated clinical laboratory site that will provide a supervised practicum in clinical hematology. Supervision at the site will be by a MT Clinical Faculty member at the Clinical Rotation Site. Registration in MT 411 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

Clinical Rotations for senior MT majors only. Students will be assigned to a UB affiliated clinical laboratory site that will provide a supervised practicum. Students may pick this rotation site, from an approved list of affiliated laboratory sites, which is designed to provide depth and enrichment of students' experience in particular health-care areas pertinent to medical technology (e.g., virology, histocompatability, toxicology, tissue pathology, andrology and forensics). Supervision at the site will be by a MT Clinical Faculty Member at the Clinical Rotation Site. Registration in MT 413 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

MT 414 Hospital Blood Bank, is a part of the Clinical Rotations requirement for Senior MT majors. Students will be assigned to a UB affiliated clinical laboratory site that will provide a supervised practicum in hospital blood bank/ immunohematology. Supervision at the site will be by a MT Clinical Faculty Member at the Clinical Rotation Site. Registration in MT 414 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

Clinical Parasitology studies the relationship between human-as-host, and parasites. MT 416 will present the theory and laboratory techniques of the distribution, pathogenesis, identification and life cycles of clinically significant parasites, such as worms and protozoa, emphasizing the infective and diagnostic stages. The laboratory features identifying characteristics of parasites using prepared clinical specimens. Registration in MT 416 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

Examines clinical and classroom instructional design, evaluation strategies, statistical tools, and teaching skills; seminar portion features student presentations about topics relevant to medical technology.

MT 419 Phlebotomy, is a part of the Clinical Rotations for MT majors. Students will be assigned an affiliated clinical laboratory site that will provide a supervised practicum in the instruction in blood-collection techniques. Supervision at the site will be by a MT Clinical Faculty Member at the Clinical Rotation Site. Registration in MT 419 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

Discusses case studies using problem-solving techniques to analyze and interpret relevant clinical and laboratory data. A comprehensive examination covers all program coursework.

Clinical Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids is a study of body fluids for health and disease and conditions. MT 421 will explore the theoretical and applied aspects of urinalysis and other body fluids. The laboratory will teach parameters that can be measured, such as proteins, enzymes, blood cells, and ions. Registration in MT 421 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

Discusses the basic biochemistry needed to understand Mendelian genetics, basic techniques used in molecular biology, practical uses of molecular biotechnology in diagnosis, research and industry, and ethical issues surrounding the use of biotechnology. Laboratory consists of hands-on and demonstration exercises illustrating techniques used in biomolecular technology and diagnosis. Registration in MT 422 Laboratory is limited to accepted majors of MT and BTE; the lab is not open to non-majors. There is a fee associated with this course.

Biomolecular Technology and Diagnostics, will present and build on the basic biochemistry needed to understand Mendelian genetics, basic techniques used in molecular biology, practical uses of molecular biotechnology in disease diagnosis, research and industry, and the ethical issues surrounding the use of biotechnology. MT 422 LEC is required for all MT and BTE students. On a space available basis, students from other majors who have fulfilled prerequisites may enroll.

Covers managerial theory and practice, resume writing and interviewing, influence of regulatory agencies, and current issues affecting health care. Registration in MT 423 is limited to MT accepted majors only.

This course covers the multiple styles of presentation that are required for effective technical communication, emphasizing the ability to accurately analyze and present data and technical information in both written and oral formats. Written formats to be covered include preparation of a poster, writing SOPS/materials and methods, figures, tables and legends, and best practices for lab notebooks. Oral formats to be covered will include journal club discussion, PowerPoint and a poster presentation. Additional lectures will cover avoiding common errors in grammar and usage, accessing peer-reviewed library resources, and constructing a formatted bibliography. The course will also cover scientific vocabulary and best practices in software commonly used in technical communications, including EndNote, Track Changes in Word, and PowerPoint. Registration in MT 426 is limited to accepted majors of MT and BTE only. Closed to non-majors.

Introduces the field of forensic science, including the general areas of forensic serology, DNA analysis, chemistry/drug analysis, firearms/tool marks, arson, and trace evidence. Open to students who have fulfilled the prerequisites.

Mycology is the study of fungi and human fungal infections. MT 429 is a comprehensive study of the classification, etiology, pathogenicity, diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections. Emphasizes techniques and methods used to isolate and identify fungal pathogens. The laboratory consists of microscopic and biochemical procedures to identify molds and yeasts from clinical specimens. Registration in MT 429 is limited to accepted majors of MT only.

MT 430 introduces the theory and practice of biochemistry through laboratory experiments designed to provide the student experience with common analytical techniques used to isolate, quantify, and characterize biomolecules. There is significant emphasis on chromatographic instrumentation. Laboratory practices include multiple bioseparation techniques including thin layer, classical column, high performance liquid, and gas chromatography as well as electrophoretic separation. The laboratory also employs automated and semi-automated chemistry systems. Registration in MT 430 is limited to accepted majors of BTE only. There is a fee associated with this course.

Hemostasis is the study of the components of the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems and related disorders. In lecture students will comprehensively study these systems and develop an understanding of mechanisms involved in their normal function as well as the clinical and diagnostic features of the disorders of each system. In the laboratory component students will learn the basis of the laboratory tests performed to assess the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems and become technically proficient in performing these tests. Case studies will also be used for the clinical application of the material. Registration in MT 431 is limited to accepted majors of MT only. There is a fee associated with this class.

Medical Genetics is the study of the basic principles of hereditary medical, including basic Mendelian genetics, molecular and biochemical basis of genetics, developmental genetics, genetics of complex diseases, the genetics of cancer, genetic counseling, and prenatal diagnosis. Registration in MT 432 is limited to accepted majors of MT and BTE; on a space available basis, students from other majors who have fulfilled the prerequisites may petition for enrollment.

MT 434, Cell and Tissue Culture Lab, introduces the concepts of cell and tissue culture, with specific laboratory exercises designed to expose the student, through the use of primary and established cell lines, to sterile technique, media preparation, quality control and cell line validation, passaging of nonadherent and adherent cells, cryopreservation, microscopy and digital photography. Cellular assays for viability, proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis are performed. Registration in MT 434 is limited to accepted majors of BTE only. There is a fee associated with this course.

MT 434, Cell and Tissue Culture, introduces the concepts of cell and tissue culture, with specific laboratory exercises designed to expose the student, through the use of primary and established cell lines, to sterile technique, media preparation, quality control and cell line validation, passaging of nonadherent and adherent cells, cryopreservation, microscopy and digital photography. Cellular assays for viability, proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis are performed. Registration in MT 434 is limited to accepted majors of BTE only.

Discussions of the application of recombinant DNA technology to create various products and to solve problems. Topics include the manipulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells to produce recombinant proteins, directed mutatgenesis/protein engineering, production of therapeutic agents and vaccines, gene therapy, commercial product production by recombinant microorganisms, bioremediation and biomass utilization, genetic engineering of plants, transgenic animals and the regulation and patenting of molecular biotechnology. Open to BTE, MT and non-majors who have fulfilled the prerequisite.

Explores the various careers in biotechnology with participation by individuals from various biotechnology companies. Discusses career options such as research and development, quality control and quality assurance, regulatory affairs, marketing, management, patent development, and sales. Teaches written skills including preparation of a resume and a curriculum vitae. Oral skills include preparing for and experiencing a simulated interview for an internship, career job position, graduate school, or other experience. Registration in MT 445 is limited to accepted majors of BTE only.

Application of the Integrated Microbial Genomics Annotation Collaboration Toolkit (IMG-ACT) to perform annotation of genes in a microbe with a sequenced genome. A series of remote modules will be demonstrated by the instructor, followed by student application of the modules to genes assigned to them for analysis. Open to BTE, MT and non-majors who have fulfilled the prerequisite.

A one-semester, variable credit internship at a biotechnology site. Includes participation in one or more projects selected to integrate the materials learned in academic courses. Students are responsible for finding biotechnology internships by searching on-line and using UB resources (example: career services, experiential learning network, and resources presented in MT 445 Career Prep classes). Students can receive MT 496 credit within their degree program for more than one internship experience. Registration in MT 496 is open to BTE accepted majors and BTE intended majors

Involves method and equipment evaluations or other short-term projects, arranged in consultation with individual faculty members.