MLT 3700 - Clinical Chemistry 2
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30108,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Professional Qualifications:
Dr. Joan O'Connell
Doctor of Education Youngstown State University
Master's in Curriculum and Instruction Youngstown State University
Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science Youngstown State University
Instructor Information
Email: joconnell02@ysu.edu
Office: 1222 Cushwa Hall Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
Office Phone: 330-941-3327
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
I will typically respond to your email within 24 hours during the work week. If you do not hear back from me please call the office or send an additional email.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. O'Connell
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
Students will need access to a laptop or computer with a web camera for online sessions.
Clinical Chemistry: Principles, Techniques, and Correlations Ninth Edition
by Michael L. Bishop, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM (Author); Edward P. Fody, MD (Author); Larry E. Schoeff, MS, MT(ASCP) (Author)
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 9TH EDITION READING ASSIGNMENTS
CHAPTER 6: AMINO ACIDS AND PROTEINS: 164-166 AND 169-172
CHAPTER 7 NPNS 208-222
CHAPTER 8 ENZYMES 226-235
CHAPTER 10 LIPIDS AND LIPOPROTEINS 287-296 AND 306-310
CHAPTER 11 ELECTROLYTES 316-345
CHPATER 12 BLOOD GASES 349-354 AND 360 T0 365
CHAPTER 13 BASIC ENDOCRINOLOGY 371-372
CHAPTER 14 THYROID 396-408
CHAPTER 15 HPT 411-423
CHAPTER 16 ADRENAL FUNCTION 427-444
CHAPTER 18 PARATHYROID 470-482
CHAPTER 19 LIVER FUNCTION 487-503
CHAPTER 20 CARDIAC FUNCTION 518-535
CHAPTER 22 PANCREATIC 567-576
CHAPTER 27 TRACE AND TOXIC ELEMENTS AND VITAMINS 670-698
CHAPTER 28 TUMOR MARKERS 703-710 AND 713-721
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 of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 6/30 | Amino Acids, Proteins and NPNs | ||
| Thu | 7/2 | AMINO ACIDS, PROTEINS AND NPNS ASSIGNMENT 1: AMINO ACIDS AND PROTEIN WORKSHEET 21 POINTS DUE TUESDAY JULY 8TH 9AM | *All assignments are due on Sunday by 9pm ** All quizzes are on Tuesday at the beginning of class Assignment due 7/5 Quiz 7/7 | |
| Tue | 7/7 | Enzymes Lipids Lipoproteins | Assignment due 712 Quiz 7/14 | |
| Thu | 7/9 | Enzymes, Lipids, Lipoproteins | ||
| Tue | 7/14 | Electrolytes, blood gases, pH and acid base balance | Assignment due 7/19 Quiz 7/21 | |
| Thu | 7/16 | Electrolytes, blood gases, pH and acid base balance | ||
| Tue | 7/21 | ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: THYROID, HYPOTHALAMUS, PITUITARY AND ADRENAL FUNCTION | Assignment due 7/26 Quiz 7/28 | |
| Thu | 7/23 | ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: THYROID, HYPOTHALAMUS, PITUITARY AND ADRENAL FUNCTION | ||
| Tue | 7/28 | ENDOCRINE PART 2 : GONADAL FUNCTION, PARATHYROID, TRACE ELEMENTS, TOXIC METALS, VITAMINS, TUMOR MARKERS | Assignment due 8/2 Quiz 8/4 | |
| Thu | 7/30 | ENDOCRINE PART 2 : GONADAL FUNCTION, PARATHYROID, TRACE ELEMENTS, TOXIC METALS, VITAMINS, TUMOR MARKERS | ||
| Tue | 8/4 | CARDIAC FUNCTION, PANCREAS AND LIVER | ||
| Thu | 8/6 | CARDIAC FUNCTION, PANCREAS AND LIVER | ||
| Tue | 8/11 | REVIEW AND FINAL EXAM. | ||
| Thu | 8/13 | REVIEW AND FINAL EXAM. | Final exam 8/13 |
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.