Natural Sciences Courses: Fall 2015



Biology

BIO 541: Neurobiology I

(4) Credit Hour(s)

An integrated study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Topics include surface anatomy and blood supply of the brain, meninges, sensory receptors and the electrical properties of neuronal membranes. Prerequisites: BIO 340 and professional phase status in Physical Therapy, or by permission of Natural Science Dept. Chair. Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)


BIO 541L: Neurobiology I Lab

(0) Credit Hour(s)

Laboratory techniques for Neurobiology I. Corequisite: BIO 541. (GR)


BIO 542: Neurobiology II

(4) Credit Hour(s)

A continuation of the study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Topics include neuroanatomical pathways, motor control systems, and physiology of synapses. Prerequisite: BIO 541. Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory 2 hours. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)


BIO 542L: Neurobiology II Lab

(0) Credit Hour(s)

Laboratory techniques for Neurobiology II. Corequisite: BIO 542. (GR)



Cytotechnology

CYT 501: Gynecologic Cytopathology

(4) Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of using the microscope to perform Pap smear screening. This lecture, coupled with computer-based learning and presentation formats, will allow the student to cognitively learn the nuances of picking-up neoplastic lesions of the gynecologic tract and know the mimics of cervical carcinoma. After completion of this course, students should be able to identify, provide discourse and present to his/her colleagues on any topic in cervical Cytopathology, and pass the ThinPrep validation examination for examining liquid-based ThinPrep Pap smears. The course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Corequisite: CYT503, CYT505. Offered Each Year (Summer). (GR)


CYT 503: Gynecologic Screening

(4) Credit Hour(s)

This course allows for the development of the cytotechnologist's locator or detector skills to locate and isolate the cell of interest in a gynecologic specimen for proper interpretation. This course will also enable students to screen a slide at a minimum rate of 7 slides/hour with at least a 90% accuracy rate. Additionally, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to screen GYN specimens with sufficient competence to issue a final report of negative for intraepithelial lesion (NIL). The course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Corequisite: CYT501, CYT505. Offered Each Year (Summer). (GR)


CYT 505L: Gynecologic Laboratory

(3) Credit Hour(s)

This course develops the cytotechnology students' ability to prepare and assist in the basic laboratory techniques as applies to cytology and learn to perform molecular HPV testing. Additionally, students will learn and manage a computer-based assisted screening device in the performance of Pap smears. The course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Students will rotate through the Department of Pathology at Buffalo General Hospital in order to work with this device. Corequisite: CYT501, CYT503. Offered Each Year (Summer). (GR)


CYT 521: Non-Gynecologic Cytopathology

(4) Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce students to locate and interpret benign and malignant lesions of the lung (bronchial brush/wash), pericardial and peritoneal effusions, urine, CSF, gastrointestinal, mediastinal, salivary glands and pediatric lesions. After completion of this course, students should be able to identify, provide discourse and present to his/her colleagues on any topic in non-GYN Cytopathology. The course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Corequisite: CYT523, CYT525. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)


CYT 523: Non-Gynecologic Screening

(4) Credit Hour(s)

This course allows for the development of the cytotechnologist's locator or detector skills of the cell of interest in a non-gynecologic specimen for proper interpretation. This course will also enable students to screen a slide at a minimum rate of 7 slides an hour with at least an 80% accuracy rate. The course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Corequisite: CYT521, CYT525. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)


CYT 525: Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Rotation And Immunohistochemistry Laboratory

(3) Credit Hour(s)

This course develops the cytotechnology students' ability to assist in the preparation of fine needle aspiration specimens including, smearing techniques and rapid fixation. They will also learn to stain with both the Papanicolaou and Diff Quik stain any specimen coming from the FNA service. In addition, students will be able to assist in the performance of immunohistochemical (IP) test in conjunction with any specimens sent for IP staining, The course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Corequisite: CYT521, CYT523. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)


CYT 541: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytopathology

(4) Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce the student to the detection and interpretation of malignancies of various organ sites. Most common tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, lymph nodes, breast, lung, soft tissue including melanoma, kidney, adrenals, mesothelium, pancreas and liver will be covered. Microbiological entities and their associated cytomorphology will also be covered for each organ system. The course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Corequisite: CYT543, CYT545. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)


CYT 543: Fine Needle Aspiration Screening

(4) Credit Hour(s)

This course allows for the development of the cytotechnologist's locator or detector skills in locating and isolating the cell of interest in any fine needle aspiration specimen for proper diagnostic interpretation. This course will also enable students to screen a slide at a minimum rate of 7 slides/hour with at least an 80% accuracy rate. he course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Corequisite: CYT541, CYT545. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)


CYT 545: Cytogenetics and Molecular Pathology Laboratory

(3) Credit Hour(s)

This course develops the cytotechnology students' ability to prepare specimens for FISH testing, learn procurement techniques for molecular analysis of EGFR, B-raf, and ALK testing. Students also learn to perform EGFR, B-raf and ALK testing. The course is offered off-site at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Corequisite: CYT541, CYT543. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)


CYT 650: Cytology Research and Professional Development

(1 - 3) Credit Hour(s)

The Cytotechnology program culminates with completion of the research component of the program. The research project will be completed over multiple terms (one credit per term for a total of 3 credits). Students will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate published professional literature and explain the basic principles of the scientific method. Students will perform a cytology related project for presentation and potential publication of their research findings. Offered Each Term (Summer, Fall, Spring). (GR)