MLS 4807 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42449,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Farhana Mueez
Email: fmueez@ysu.edu
Course Description
4807. Advanced Clinical Chemistry. The study of fundamental principles of chemical analysis in the laboratory and correlation to pathological disease states. Web based lecture Prereq.: Acceptance into the MLS Advanced placement online completion program . 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Clinical Chemistry Principles,Techniques and Correlations-9th Edition | Michael L. Bishop, Edward P. Fody, Carleen Van Siclen, James March Mistler & Michelle Moy | 9781284238860 |
| Optional | Tietz textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostic 8th edition | Nader Rifai & Andrea Rita Horvath, Carl T. Wittwer | 978-0-323-53044-6 |
| Optional | Laboratory Mathematics -Medical and Biological Applications 5th Edition | Joe Bill Campbell and June Mundy Campbell | 0-8151-1397-8 |
| Optional | Medical Laboratory Science Review 5th ed | Robert R. Harr | 9780803668270 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule Fall 2026 ( This Schedule is subjected to change according to the class requirement)
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapters # 1 pg- 2 Chapter # 3 pg-57 |
Lecture# 1 Introduction to Clinical Chemistry Lecture # 2 Quality Assurance & Quality Control Lecture # 3 Dilutions and Lab Math Discussion Question # 1 |
Discussion Question # 1 open from 08/24 till 08/30 |
| 8/31 | Chapter # 6 pgs- 162 Chapter # 7 pg- 207 Chapter # 8 pg-225 |
Lecture # 4 Amino Acids and Proteins Lecture # 5 Non Nitrogen Compounds Lecture # 6 Enzymes Quiz# 1 ( lectures # 1,2 and 3) Quiz# 2 ( lecture # 4) Assignment # 1 HW |
Quiz# 1 open 08/31 till 09/06 Quiz# 2 open 08/31 till 09/06 Assignment # 1 HW due 9/14 |
| 9/7 | Chapter# 9 pg-260 Chapter# 10 pg- 286 |
Lecture# 7 Carbohydrates Lecture# 8 Lipids and Lipoproteins Quiz# 3 ( lectures # 5&6) Quiz# 4 ( lecture # 7) Assignment case studies # 2 |
Quiz # 3 open from 09/07 till 09/13 Quiz # 4 open from 09/07 till 09/13 Assignment # 2 Case studies due 9/21 |
| 9/14 | Chapter # 11 pg - 316 Chapter # 12 pg- 348 |
Lecture # 9 Electrolytes Lecture# 10 Blood Gases, pH, and Buffer system Midterm Exam ( comprehensive lectures 1-10) Discussion Question # 2 |
Midterm Exam open from 09/14 till 09/23 Discussion Question # 2 open 09/14 till 09/20 |
| 9/21 | Chapter # 22 pgs- 566 Chapters 13-18 pge- 370-469 |
Lecture # 11 Pancreatic and GIT Functions Lecture # 12 Endocrinology Quiz # 5 ( lecture # 11) Assignment # 3 Media Lab |
Quiz # 5 open from 09/21 till 09/27 Assignment # 3 Media Lab due 09/27 |
| 9/28 | Chapter # 19 pg- 486 Chapter # 20 pg- 517 Chapter # 21 pg- 539 Chapter # 28 pg- 703 |
Lecture# 13 Cardiac Markers Lecture# 14 Liver Functions Lecture # 15 Renal Functions Lecture # 16 Tumor Markers Discussion Question # 3 Quiz # 6 ( lecture # 12) Assignment # 4 Case Studies |
Discussion Question # 3 open 09/28 till 10/04 Quiz# 6 open 09/28 till 10/04 Assignment # 4 Case Studies due 10/11 |
| 10/5 | Chapter # 27 pg- 669 Chapter # 25 pg- 622 Chapter 26 pg- 646 |
Lecture # 17 Trace Elements Lecture# 18 Vitamins Lecture#19 TDM Lecture# 20 Toxicology Quiz # 7 ( lectures # 13 & 14) Quiz # 8 ( lectures # 15 & 16) Discussion Question # 4 |
Quiz # 7 open from 10/05 till 10/11 Quiz # 8 open from 10/05 till 10/11 Discussion Question # 4 open from 10/05 till 10/11 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.