Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics

Class Number: MEDLAB 10513170-1 - Introduction to Molecular Diag
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-513-170 INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS...introduces the principles and application of molecular diagnostics in the clinical laboratory (Prerequisite: 10-513-110, Basic Lab Skills; Prerequisite: 10-806-197 Microbiology).

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Summarize foundational concepts of molecular biology
  2. Investigate the structure of human, bacterial, and viral genomes
  3. Summarize specimen collection and processing requirements for molecular diagnosis and nucleic acid isolation techniques
  4. Investigate nucleic acid identification and manipulation techniques
  5. Investigate nucleic acid amplification
  6. Investigate techniques used to detect amplified nucleic acids
  7. Explain the utilization of molecular diagnostics in diagnosis of diseases and health conditions

Class Details

Class Number:
MEDLAB 10513170-1 - Introduction to Molecular Diag
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.  

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Friday
8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Green Bay Campus Room SC382

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