Faculty: Health Sciences The Pathology Laboratory major focuses on the study and diagnosis of diseases through the examination of tissues, cells, and bodily fluids. Students gain skills in histopathology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and laboratory management, preparing for careers in medical laboratories, hospitals, research institutions, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of pathology and laboratory medicine. - Develop skills in histopathology and cytopathology. - Learn clinical chemistry and hematology techniques. - Explore microbiology and infectious disease diagnosis. - Analyze laboratory management and quality control practices. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Gain practical experience through laboratory work and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Pathology Laboratory** - Overview of pathology principles, laboratory medicine, and industry trends. 2. **Histopathology** - Study of tissue structure and function, including disease identification through microscopic examination. 3. **Cytopathology** - Techniques for examining cells to diagnose diseases, including fine-needle aspiration and Pap smears. 4. **Clinical Chemistry** - Analysis of bodily fluids to diagnose and monitor diseases, including blood chemistry and urinalysis. 5. **Hematology** - Study of blood and blood-forming tissues, including the diagnosis of blood disorders and hematological malignancies. 6. **Microbiology** - Identification and diagnosis of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. 7. **Laboratory Management and Quality Control** - Principles of laboratory management, quality control, and regulatory compliance. 8. **Molecular Pathology** - Use of molecular techniques to diagnose genetic and infectious diseases. 9. **Immunology** - Study of the immune system and its role in disease diagnosis and treatment. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in pathology laboratory settings, such as medical laboratories, hospitals, or research institutions. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying pathology laboratory skills, such as conducting a diagnostic study, developing a laboratory protocol, or analyzing quality control data. **Assessment Methods:** - Pathology and laboratory medicine principles analyses - Histopathology and cytopathology projects - Clinical chemistry and hematology projects - Microbiology and infectious disease diagnosis projects - Laboratory management and quality control projects - Molecular pathology and immunology projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Pathology Laboratory" - "Histopathology" - "Cytopathology" - "Clinical Chemistry" - "Hematology" - "Microbiology" - "Laboratory Management and Quality Control" - "Molecular Pathology" - "Immunology" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, and an interest in laboratory medicine and disease diagnosis. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Pathology Laboratory. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Histotechnologist (HT) certification from the ASCP - Cytotechnologist (CT) certification from the ASCP - Certifications in specific laboratory and diagnostic tools and software **Target Audience:** Aspiring medical laboratory scientists, histotechnologists, cytotechnologists, and professionals seeking careers in medical laboratories, hospitals, research institutions, and related fields. This major equips students with the diagnostic and analytical skills needed to excel in pathology laboratory, supporting careers in various roles within medical laboratories, hospitals, research institutions, and related fields.