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Department of Life Scienecs

Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
BS Medical Lab Technology
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Bachelor of Science in Medical Lab Technology

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is one of the most rapidly expanding health care fields. As a medical laboratory technician, you will play an increasingly important role in health care delivery. The MLT Program provides extensive training, including supervised clinical internship. This program perpares highly compintent medical laboroty technologiest. This program provides students with both the therotical and clicnical experance in various ares of clicinal laborty science.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The BSMLT program aims to prepare the graduates who are expected to:

  1. . Demonstrate excellence in profession through in-depth knowledge and skills as a medical lab technologist in healthcare sectors, academia, and industry.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with high professional and ethical standards.
  3. Engage in continuous pursuit of knowledge and lifelong learning.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

By the end of the BSMLT program, the graduates will have the following attributes:

  1. Knowledge. Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying scientific principles of laboratory testing, including technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects.
  2. Skills. Perform proficiently the full range of clinical laboratory tests in areas such as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/ immunology, coagulation, and molecular and other emerging diagnostics and participate in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory.
  3. Solving and Analytical Decision Making. Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis and differentiate and resolve technical, instrument, and physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results.
  4. Training Responsibilities. Incorporate principles of educational methodologies in the instruction of laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and consumers.
  5. Problem Solving. Identify problems, explore and prioritize potential problem-solving strategies; and design and implement a viable solution.
  6. Management Skills. Demonstrate management skills and apply medical lab technology principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
  7. Communication Skill. An ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a range of audience
  8. Individual and Teamwork. An ability to function effectively as an individual as well as a team member to accomplish a task.
  9. Ethics. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of medical lab technology.
  10. Lifelong Learning. Recognize importance of, and pursue, lifelong learning and further the body of knowledge in the broader context of development of the profession.

Semester Plan

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Pre Req
LT107
Biochemistry-I
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course involves the study of chemical and physio-chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. The course contents are biochemical composition and functions of cell membrane, chemistry of signals and receptors, structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, biochemical functions of vitamins, biochemical function of sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, iodine and fluoride, composition and function of saliva, gastric juice, gastric acid(HCL), pancreatic juice, bile and intestinal secretion, digestion and absorption of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals, body buffers and their mechanism of action, acid base regulation in human body, biochemical mechanisms for control of water and electrolyte balance, mechanism of action of hormones. Lab experiments related to basic biochemistry will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe biological concepts at cellular, molecular and whole organism level
  2. Explain molecular and macromolecular structure as well as supramolecular architecture determine function and regulation
  3. Discuss the compensatory mechanisms related to emergency situations like alkalosis and acidosis
  4. Learn the structures of some of the molecules that are important for biological processes through different lab techniques.
3+1 None
LT102
Human Physiology-I
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course aims at providing a basic knowledge about function & regulation of the organ systems to maintain homeostasis. The course contents include functional organization of human body, mechanism of homeostasis, cell structure and its function, neuromuscular junction, functions of the endocrine glands, breathing mechanism, exchange and transport of respiratory gases, function of different part of Digestive system including liver, pancreas, kidneys, male reproductive system, female reproductive system, menstrual cycle and pregnancy and parturition. Lab experiments related to basic physiological techniques will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the physiological processes of major biological systems.
  2. Explain how the activities of organs are integrated for maximum efficiency.
  3. Recognize and identify tissue structures by using suitable technique and instruments.
3+1 None
LT103
Human Anatomy-I
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course is focuses at providing a basic understanding of the structures of human body. It includes musculoskeletal system and it classification, axial and appendicular skeleton, and classification of bones and their development, region and function, general concept of ossification of bones and their blood supply, joints and their structural regional and functional classification, thoracic cavity and its organs, abdominal cavity its structures and pelvis along with their muscles, nerve supply, lymph drainage and actions and special senses, lab demonstrations of human anatomy using models, charts and videos.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the structure, location and blood & lymph supply of various organs in the body.
  2. Explain the anatomical structures present in the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system and digestive system.
  3. Demonstrate and identify the anatomical structures of human body using models and charts.
3+1 None
SS104
English-I
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course aims at learning word order, identification of phrases, sentence structure and paragraph writing. It focuses on understanding English sentence structure to help the students achieve proficiency in language use, develop listening skills, improve reading efficiency and build up vocabulary.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Practice English correctly in speaking and writing.
  2. Follow English vocabulary and skills to use it in professional life.
  3. Identify common errors usually made by the learners of English as a second language.
3+0 None
SS108
Islamic Studies
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is aimed to provide basic information about Islamic Studies; to enhance understanding of the learners regarding Islamic Civilization. The course masters the skill of the learners to understand issues related to faith and religious life.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Enhance understanding of the students regarding Islamic Civilization.
  2. Improve Student’s skill to perform prayers and other worships to enhance the skill of the students for understanding of issues Related to faith and religious life.
 2+0 None
CS100
Introduction to computing
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course aims to introduce students to basic computing concepts. The major topics Computer and Window XP/7; MS Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Internet access and different data bases available on the internet; Email.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the basic computing concepts.
  2. Demonstrate problem solving skills through the use of flow charts and algorithms.
  3. Apply the acquired knowledge of computing in real-time scenarios.
2+1 None
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Pre Req
LT117
Biochemistry-II
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course involves the study of chemical and physio-chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. The course contents are biochemical composition and functions of cell membrane, chemistry of signals and receptors, structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, biochemical functions of vitamins, biochemical function of sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, iodine and fluoride, composition and function of saliva, gastric juice, gastric acid(HCL), pancreatic juice, bile and intestinal secretion, digestion and absorption of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals, body buffers and their mechanism of action, acid base regulation in human body, biochemical mechanisms for control of water and electrolyte balance, mechanism of action of hormones. Lab experiments related to basic biochemistry will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe biological concepts at cellular, molecular and whole organism level
  2. Explain molecular and macromolecular structure as well as supramolecular architecture determine function and regulation
  3. Discuss the compensatory mechanisms related to emergency situations like alkalosis and acidosis
  4. Learn the structures of some of the molecules that are important for biological processes through different lab techniques.
3+1 LT107
LT112
Human Physiology-II
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course creates an understanding about the function & regulation of the human body along with integration of the organ systems. It includes physiology of nervous system, cranial nerves, functions of somatic motor nervous system and autonomic nervous system, resting membrane potential and an action potential, functions of the specialized sense organs: eye, ear , smell ,taste and speech, physiology of cardiovascular system , blood, the Physiology of Pulmonary Systemic Circulation, the function of lymphatic system including lymphatic organs, classification and physiology of Immune system and role of lymphocyte in immunity regulation. Students will be able to perform lab experiments related to basic physiological techniques.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the functions of important physiological systems
  2. Discuss the interaction of physiological systems to yield integrated responses.
  3. Understand the working of different life processes by conducting experiments.
3+1 LT102
LT113
Human Anatomy-II
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This Course involves the study of Anatomical structure and position of Human bones, muscles and nerves. Course content include upper limb, lower limb, head and neck, endocrine system and its related glands and hormones.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the role of muscles and nerves in movement of joints.
  2. Describe the different glands and hormones of endocrine system and their anatomical positions.
  3. Learn about anatomical position of upper limb, lower limb, head and neck and their joints by studying them on human models.
3+1 LT103
SS203
English-II
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course aims to enhance students’ linguistic command so they can communicate effectively in diversified sociocultural situations and identify as well as repair any instances of potential communication break-up.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively using intermediate-to-advanced level English.
  2. Participate in group discussions by attentive listening, questioning to clarify ideas, eliciting responses, or disagreeing in a constructive way.
  3. Develop rhetorical knowledge and critical thinking.
3+0 SS104
SS118
Pak Studies
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course aims to develop vision of historical perspective, government, politics, contemporary Pakistan, ideological background of Pakistan. The course makes the students aware from Pakistan and with foreign policy, their social and political rights to make them good citizens.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand Ideology of Pakistan, Educational movement of Pakistan and Land of Pakistan.
  2. Understand political development
  3. Understand the resources of Pakistan.
2+0 None
LT207
Medical Microbiology-I
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

Course involves the study of cellular structure of microorganisms with particular emphasis on the classification, growth and metabolism of Bacteria and Fungi. Course contents include sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis, structure and function of prokaryotic cell, normal microbial flora of human body, mechanism of bacterial pathogenesis, host parasite interaction, immune response to infection, and introduction to fungi, fungal characteristic, morphology, structure, replication and classification, mechanism of fungal pathogenesis. Lab experiments.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Differentiate between colonization, contamination and infection.
  2. Describe the basic mechanism of host immune defense.
  3. Understand treatment and control of microbial disease through microbiological techniques in the lab.
2+1 None
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Pre Req
LT201
General Pathology-I
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course concentrates on identifying the fundamental causes and mechanisms of disease, and the associated alterations in the structure. The course contents include Introduction to pathology, Cell injury, Cellular adaptation, Acute & Chronic Inflammation, Cell Repair & Wound Healing, Regeneration & Repair, Hemodynamic is orders, Edema, Hemorrhage, Thrombosis, Embolism, Infarction & Hyperemia, Shock, compensatory mechanism of shock, possible consequences of thrombosis & difference between arterial & venous emboli, Neoplasia, Dysplasia, benign and malignant neoplasms, metastasis. The course related lab experiments will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the nature of disease processes and the associated structural and functional abnormalities.
  2. Describes the basic biology of inflammation including the function of different inflammatory mediators.
  3. Differentiate between benign and malignant lesions.
  4. Find the role of inflammatory mediators and clotting factors in coagulation cascades by performing experiments.
2+1 None
LT202
General Pharmacology-I
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course provides a basic insight into the principles of general pharmacology, which involves the basic aspects of sources of drugs. Course contents include route of administration of drugs, absorption of drugs and factors affecting them, distribution, bio-transformation and excretion. Lab practical.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics parameters of drugs, route of drug administration, mechanism of action and possible adverse effects.
  2. Select the drug of choice for disease conditions of autonomic nervous system and gastrointestinal tract.
  3. Analyze the effect of drugs on gut motility, sympathetic and parasympathetic activities of the eye by performing practicals in the lab.
2+1 None
SS211
English-III
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course aims at augmenting students’ proficiency in technical writing in order to sensitize them to the dynamics, challenges and needs of the modern world characterized by technologically advanced social, cultural and corporate settings.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in writing memos, proposal, covering letter, enquiry letter, job application letter, acceptance letter, business letter, short report, long report etc.
  2. Use a standard word processing along with a referencing tool for report writing.
  3. Learn techniques to facilitate effective interpersonal and interactive communication.
3+0 SS203
LT203
Clinical Bacteriology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course involves the study of medically important bacteria; understanding the environmental and clinical importance of bacteria. The course contents are introduction to clinical bacteriology, sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis, structure and function of prokaryotic cell, difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, bacterial growth and metabolism, bacterial classification, normal microbial flora of human body, mechanism of bacterial pathogenesis, host parasite interaction, immune response to infection, gram positive and negative cocci, gram positive and negative rods, gram negative cocco-bacilli, Nocardia and Actinomyces, Mycobacteria, Spirochete, Mycoplasma, Rickettsia and Chlamydia, minor bacterial pathogen. Lab experiments.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain bacterial classification
  2. Correlate clinical conditions with the laboratory findings
  3. Perform morphological characterization of microorganisms.
2+1 None
LT204
Hematology-I
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course involves the study of composition, physiology, diseases related to blood and its components. The course contents are introduction to hematology, physiology of blood and composition, structure and function of bone marrow, blood formation, factors governing hematopoiesis, hemoglobin structure, synthesis and function, complete blood count, anemia and its classification, hemolysis, WBC disorders, leukemia its etiology, pathogenesis and its classification, leukocytosis, leukopenia, hemostasis its mechanism, function of platelets and coagulation factors, coagulation cascade, quantitative and qualitative disorder of platelets. Lab experiments related to basic hematological tests will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the components of bloods and bone marrow morphology.
  2. Describe haemopoiesis, and routine hematological screening procedure.
  3. Deduce the diagnosis and management of hematologic malignancies.
  4. Create an understanding of hematological disorders through different lab procedures.
 2+1 None
LT205
Human Genetics
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

Human Genetics course encompasses on the principles of heredity, evolution and gene mapping. The course contents include cell cycle, introduction to gene, locus, alleles and their traits, types of mutations, loss & gain of function, modes of inheritance, recurrence risk, and obligate carriers. X chromosome inactivation, formation of bar bodies, variable expression, population genetics, and cytogenetic analysis. Lab work associated with techniques involved in genetics.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the structure and function of the DNA molecule.
  2. Explain the principles of inheritance as formulated by Mendel.
  3. Classify DNA mutations.
  4. Examine the structure of chromosomes and DNA to identify the types of genetic disorders.
 2+1 None
SS211
Communication Skills
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course aims to enhance students’ linguistic command so they can communicate effectively in diversified sociocultural situations and identify as well as repair any instances of potential communication break-up.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively using intermediate-to-advanced level English.
  2. Participate in group discussions by attentive listening, questioning to clarify ideas, eliciting responses, or disagreeing in a constructive way.
  3. Develop rhetorical knowledge and critical thinking.
3+0 SS104
LT217
Medical Microbiology-II
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course focuses on pathogenic microorganisms including viruses & parasites. The course contents include biosafety levels, control of hospital infection, biomedical waste management, introduction to virology, Viral morphology, structure, replication and classification, general properties of virus, pathogenesis and control of virus, introduction to parasitology, Parasite (protozoan and helminths) morphology and classification, general principal of pathogenesis, immunology and diagnosis of parasitic infection.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the mechanisms of pathogenesis of most prevalent viruses and parasites in Pakistan.
  2. Explain the protocols involved in biosafety and biomedical waste management.
  3. Evaluate methods used to identify viruses and parasites in the clinical microbiology lab.
2+1 LT207
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Pre Req
LT220
General Pharmacology-II
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to focus on two main areas of pharmacology which are pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. In broad terms, pharmacodynamics discusses the chemicals with biological receptors, and pharmacokinetics discusses the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of chemicals from the biological systems.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic scientific concepts and principles that serve as the foundational underpinnings of the pharmacological sciences.
  2. Describe the specific pharmacology of the major drugs and drug classes currently used in medical practice.
  3. Explain the physiological, pharmacological, and psychological effects of acute and chronic exposure of individuals to drugs of abuse.
2+1 LT201
LT211
General Pathology-II
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding of the systemic diseases. The course content includes Health effects of climate change, toxicity of chemical and physical agents, general principles of microbial pathogenesis, agents of bioterrorism, systemic diseases: Cardiovascular disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, nephrotic syndrome, renal stone, hydro nephrosis, aphthous ulcer, gastritis, peptic ulcer, hemorrhoid, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, cholecystitis, urinary tract infections, arthritis, facial palsy. Lab experiments related to diagnosis of systemic diseases will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain diseases of various body systems and how they manifest clinically.
  2. Describe the therapeutic and adverse effects of toxins.
  3. Develop an understanding of various pathologic changes on microscopic level in different body systems.
2+1 LT202
LT212
RBC Disorders
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding of red blood cell and its disorders. Its contents include metabolism of iron, G6PD, Vitamin B12 and folate and their role in blood cell formation, Anemia and its different types and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Lab experiments to characterize red blood cell disorders.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the role of different dietary components and their role in RBC formation.
  2. Explain diseases of red blood cells and how they manifest clinically.
  3. Morphological characterization of red blood cell disorders.
2+1 None
LT213
Clinical Virology and Mycology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course focuses on the biology of viruses, fungi and their associated diseases. Course contents are introduction to clinical mycology, introduction to fungi, fungal characteristic, morphology, structure, replication and classification, mechanism of fungal pathogenesis, growth and isolation of fungi, laboratory approaches to diagnose fungal infection, clinical categorization of fungal infections, superficial mycoses, cutaneous mycosis, subcutaneous mycoses, systemic mycoses and opportunistic fungi, introduction to clinical virology, Viral morphology, structure, replication and classification, general properties of virus, pathogenesis and control of virus, DNA viruses (envelop and non-envelop), RNA viruses (envelop and non-envelop), Hepatitis viruses, arboviruses, tumor viruses, slow viruses and Prions, minor viral pathogens.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the basic characterization of virus and fungi.
  2. Describe the pathology of fungal and viral infections.
  3. Perform basic laboratory techniques in mycology, to isolate virus and fungus from clinical samples for disease diagnosis.
2+1 None
LT214
Chemical Pathology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course aims to provide an understanding about the basic pathology and diagnostic procedures in medical chemistry. It includes synthesis, function and clinical significance of urea, uric acid and creatinine, determination of lipids in blood, cortical hormone, sex hormone, diabetes, thyroid hormones, vitamin D and calcium and their associated diseases. Tumor markers: alpha feto-protein, CEA, HCG, CA, PSA, CA 125, phenylketonuria, aminoaciduria, glycogen storage disease, malabsorption syndrome, renal function tests and liver function tests. The lab experiments related with the respective topics will also be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Correlate abnormal data with pathologic states.
  2. Describe the importance of proper test selection and cause of discrepant test results
  3. Interpret normal and abnormal results of various analytes which are part of the routine and special chemistry lab.
2+1 None
LT215
Behavioral Sciences
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding in behavioral science provide students with fundamental knowledge of the subject. The course contents include introduction to behavioral sciences and its importance in health: bio-psycho-social model of health care and the systems approach, normality vs abnormality, importance of behavioral sciences in health, desirable attitudes in health professionals understanding behavior & personality, intelligence, emotions, motivation, learning, stress and stressors, life events, stress, management, interviewing / psychosocial history taking, allied health ethics-hippocratic oath, culture and allied health practice, psychological reactions, breaking bad news, pain, sleep, consciousness.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain concepts involved in behavioral patterns
  2. Describe ethical standards of the Allied Health Professionals
  3. Demonstrate sensitivity to issues of social diversity.
2+0 None
LT216
Hematology-II
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding of blood cells and their roles in body. Contents are metabolism of iron, G6PD, vitamin B12 and folate and their role in blood cell formation. The changes in cell shape, size and diseases, anemia and its different types, blood grouping system, cross match, HTR and HDN. Lab experiments related to basic hematological tests will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the role of different dietary components and their role in blood cell formation.
  2. Explain diseases of blood cells and how they manifest clinically.
  3. Discuss how genetic alterations affect the normal physiology of hemoglobin and the red blood cell and their clinical consequences.
  4. Evaluate laboratory values from routine blood examination to differentiate between pathologies and produce a differential diagnosis based on these.
 2+1 LT204
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Pre Req
LT301
WBC and Platelets Disorders
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding the mechanisms behind formation of white blood cells and platelets in bone marrow of human body. Course contents are leucopoiesis, leukemia and its different types based on diagnosis of leukemia, hemostasis, platelets, coagulation and platelets related diseases.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the basic mechanisms of formation of WBC and Platelets.
  2. Describe the diseases related to WBC and platelets.
  3. Classify leukocytes and platelets according to their lineage and main structural features in the lab.
2+1 None
LT302
Histopathology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course introduces students with the basic concepts and techniques in Histopathology. The course contents include reception and fixation of biopsy, fixatives, gross examination, processing of tissues, steps in processing, embedding and cutting of sections, microtome & tissue sectioning techniques, floating water bath, decalcification of bone, knife sharpener, H & E staining, frozen sections, cryostat, PAS: stain, Congo red stain, oil red stain, Zeihl nelsen, giemsa and reticulocytes stain. Lab practicals related to techniques in histopathology will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe and understand the role of tissue diagnosis of common infectious disorders.
  2. Explain the processes involved in the preparation of tissue sections and explain the purpose of each of these processes.
  3. Interpret light-microscopic histologic images and identify the tissue source and structures.
2+1 None
MT210 Biostatistics 3+0 MB105
LT304
Clinical Parasitology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course is designed to develop an understanding and identification of human parasites of medical significance. It includes an Introduction to clinical parasitology, general principal of pathogenesis, immunology and diagnosis of parasitic infection, Protozoan: sporozoa, Rhizopods , Flagellates , metazoan: Intestinal nematodes ,Tissue nematode, Cestode and Trematode .

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the life cycle, pathogenesis, clinical findings of parasites of medical importance.
  2. Explain the basic terms used in parasitology.
  3. Perform lab experiments and procedures pertaining to specimen collection, staining and identification of parasites.
2+1 None
LT305
Clinical Pathology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course aims to develop understanding of the clinical and diagnostic aspects of systemic diseases. The course contents include urine: physical, chemical and microscopic composition of urine. Faeces: Physical, chemical and microscopic composition of faeces, Cerebrospinal fluid: Physical, chemical and microscopic composition of CSF. Aspiration fluids: physical, chemical and microscopic composition of ascetic, pleural, pericardial and synovial fluids. Semen analysis: physical, chemical and microscopic composition of seminal fluid and urinary calculi.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain methodologies associated with diagnostic pathology
  2. Describe the techniques used to evaluate the functional state of organs and tissues, using liquid and solid samples from patients
  3. Evaluate the functional state of organs and tissues, using liquid and solid samples from patients.
2+1 None
LT306
Biotechnology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding of using and manipulating different technologies for the welfare of mankind using the principles of biology, medicine and science. The course contents are introduction and scope, green revolution, restriction and modification system, properties of restriction endonucleases, their occurrence and recognition sequences, practical uses of endonucleases, DNA sequencing, PCR: its application and primer designing, labeling methods of probes, construction of genomic libraries, important enzymes production, vaccine production, genetic engineering for better animal production, cloning, herbicide resistant crops, Petro plants and bioremediation.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic techniques used in recombinant DNA technology
  2. Explain the practical knowledge to use genetic engineering techniques
  3. Develop a broad-based learning in technical skills pertaining to methods of biotechnology
3+0 None
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Pre Req
LT307
Medical Laboratory Instrumentation
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The purpose of the course to provide the basic knowledge of medical instrumentation used in clinical laboratory. Course content will include understanding the basic principle, procedure, calibration and maintenance of microscope, colorimeter, photometer, flame photometer, water bath, centrifuge, balance, incubator, pH meter, vertex mixer, oven, water still, deionizer, safety cabinet, electrophoresis assembly, thermo-cycler, chromatography, spectroscopy, flow cytometry, hematology analyzer, blood bank instruments and radiometric system. Related lab practicals will also be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe principle, procedure, calibration and maintenance of various instruments.
  2. Explain various instruments used in clinical laboratory.
  3. Develop an understanding of various lab instruments through hands on training.
2+1 None
LT346
Bioinformatics
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course covers the basic concept employed in the field of bioinformatics. The main topics included are biological databases, common data retrieval computer programs like NCBI, coding sequences, and bioinformatics applications, genome database and human genome project, protein identification, complimentary sequence generation, Structure of proteins and application of bioinformatics. Course related lab experiments will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Enable the students to work with different software’s
  2. Understand the basic usage of different computational tools.
  3. Demonstrate the concept of computational biology.
1+2 None
LT309
Immunology & Serology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course introduces the concepts of immunology and serology for clinical laboratory practice. Course content will include introduction to human immunity, major histocompatibility complex & transplantation, complement, antigen–antibody reactions in the laboratory, hypersensitivity (Allergy), tolerance & autoimmune disease, tumor Immunity, immunodeficiency, introduction to serology, introduction to serology, reactions in serology, serology of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. The course provides students with knowledge required to perform different serological techniques used in disease diagnosis.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the Cell mediated and humoral immunity
  2. Describe the principal concepts involved in Serology
  3. Evaluate and correlate test results with associated diseases or conditions.
2+1 None
SS401 Research Methodology and Professional Ethics 3+0 None
LT311
Blood Banking
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

This course focuses on the basic principles involved in clinical blood banking. The course includes introduction to blood banking, immunoglobulin, structure, different type of immunoglobulin, Ag-Ab reactions, requirements of a standard blood bank, preparation of basic reagents, different anticoagulant use in blood bank, ABO and other group system, donor selection criteria, blood products, preparation, storage and its importance, hem vigilance in blood banking, types, procedure and importance of cross match, anti-human globulin test, quality control of AHG, preparation and importance of check cells, HTR and HDN, internal & external quality control, internal quality control. Related lab practicals will also be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the various types of antigen antibody reactions.
  2. Discuss different blood grouping systems and blood donor criteria.
  3. Recognize the Hemolytic transfusion reactions.
  4. Perform mandatory procedures following the reporting of a transfusion reaction.
 2+1 None
LT312
Advances in Medical Laboratory Technology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to make the students capable and understand the basic knowledge of special techniques used in clinical laboratory. Course content will include FISH (Fluorescence in-situ hybridization) technique, Radio immuno-assay, ELISA, western, southern and northern blotting techniques, types of PCR techniques, DNA sequencing, and aphaeresis techniques in blood banking, HPLC and atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Lab experiments related to instruments and their application will be discussed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the various instruments used in clinical laboratory
  2. Implement knowledge of different techniques in clinical laboratory
  3. Perform lab experiment related to DNA extraction using different analyzers.
1+2 None
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Pre Req
LT401
Medical Laboratory Management Skills
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding of basic lab management skills. The course include introduction to quality, laboratory design, safety management program, personal protective equipment, equipment selection, implementing an equipment maintenance program and documentation, storage of supplies, sample management, the laboratory handbook, collection, preservation and sample storage, sample transport, control materials and their value range ,Interpreting quality control data, certification and accreditation, personnel, recruitment and orientation, competency and competency assessment, customer service, occurrence management and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Course related lab experiments will also be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand laboratory management tools.
  2. Analyze laboratory performance and results.
  3. Relate laboratory performance and respective problems to carry out proposed corrective actions.
2+1 None
LT402 Fundamentals of Infection Control 1+1 None
LT403
Molecular Biology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course concentrates on understanding the mechanisms of biological systems at the molecular level. Course content include central dogma of molecular biology, DNA as genetic material double helical structure of DNA, nucleotides, nucleosides, nitrogenous bases, DNA replication; origin of replication, replication mechanism, enzymes involved in replication, differences in replication of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes, concept of gene; genes, alleles, one gene on enzyme theory, introduction to RNA; mRNA, rRNA, tRNA, SiRNA, transcription; transcription in prokaryotes, transcription in eukaryotes, translation; translation in prokaryotes, translation in eukaryotes, DNA repair. Lab experiments related to basic molecular techniques will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain structure and functions of nucleic acids
  2. Describe central dogma of life.
  3. Execute quantitative analysis to interpret biological data.
2+1 None
LT404
Epidemiology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in different human populations and the application of methods to improve disease outcomes. The course contents are introduction to epidemiology, determinants: primary and secondary, clinical epidemiology, occupational epidemiology, importance of epidemiology, definitions of common terms related to epidemiology, health indication.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain factors related to the occurrence and prevention of diseases
  2. Describe the public health surveillance, field investigation, analytic studies, evaluation, and linkages.
  3. Discuss the incidence, prevalence, mortality and distribution of disease amongst the populations.
2+0 None
LT405
Systemic Diagnostic Bacteriology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course provides the conceptual basis for diagnosing essential parameters involved in bacterial pathogenesis. The course content includes Introduction to diagnostic bacteriology, Collection, preservation, transport and processing of clinical specimens, detailed study of different methods of antibiotic susceptibility tests: beta lactamase detection, MRSA detection, antibiotic assay in blood and body fluids, biochemical test used for the Identification of bacteria, sterilization, storage of different types of media, quality control in media preparation, cultivation of bacteria, Inoculation methods, incubation methods, morphological study of bacterial colonies on plated media, anaerobic culture methods with recent advances. Lab practicasl based on aforementioned techniques will be performed.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic principles of medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
  2. Explain the virulence factors of pathogens with the disease outcome.
  3. Perform lab experiments using techniques involved in bacterial identification.
2+1 None
LT410 Cytology and Cytogenetics 2+1 None
Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Pre Req
LT499 Research Project 0+6 None
LT490 Seminar 1+0 None
LT408
Medical Sociology
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding on Medical Sociology which provides an introductory overview of the social facets of health, disease, illness, and the organization/delivery of medical care and health care. Course contents include definition and scope of Islamic, medical sociology, introduction to, health and disease, , patient and paramedic, paramedics view of disease and patient, method in rehabilitation: Guidance counseling and vocational training, social disorganization, introduction to applied sociology, definition of applied sociology, nature and causative analysis of social problem and the role of sociologist in solving social problems, application of social research in social problems social service and social research, nature purpose and function. Lab practicals related to sociological theories, concepts will be done.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe theories to understand social phenomena
  2. Explain social structures to comprehend different forms of social inequality.
  3. Use evidence-based social theories to analyze problems and generate their solutions.
2+1 None
LT409
Bioethics
Course Description and CLOs

Course Description

Bioethics considers the ethical principles and values relevant to life, and their application to the use of technology (particularly medical technology) to maintain, extend, and even produce human life. Course contents are ethical conduct, relationship with patient, surgeon, physician, nurse, social workers and co-workers, preparation and uses of records, report, physical plant, equipment, implementation and confirmation of the rules of professional context and understanding, the paramedic liability and obligations in the case of medico legal action, a wider knowledge of ethics relating to current social and medical policy in the paramedic society as a professional association, the role of international health agencies such as world health organization.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the values related to primary health care
  2. Demonstrate the impact of social class, race and/or gender on self and group identity.
  3. Discuss the issue of religious diversity in healthcare.
1+1 None

Faculty

Dr. Umbreen Rashid

Assistant Professor

Dr. Laila Jafri

Assistant Professor

Dr. Rehana Rani

Assistant Professor

Mr. Bin Amin

Lecturer

Mr. Rukhshan Zahid

Lecturer

Ms. Nida Khalid Ansari

Lecturer

Mr. Syed Mudarab Ali

Lecturer

Ms. Rabaila Riaz

Lecturer

Ms. Dua Zhaira Zaidi

Lecturer

Mr. M. Sheryar

Lecturer

Ms. Zahra Liaqat

Lecturer

Mr. Shahid Hussain

Lab Demonstrator

Mr. Junaid Anwar

Lab Asistant

Atif Ishaq Kiani

Lecturer

Dr. Alam Khan

Assistant Professor

Mr. Kaifayat Ullah

Lecturer

Ms. Hizran

Lecturer

Mr. M Fayaz Khan

Lecturer

Dr. Sajjid Iqbal

Assistant Professor