BIO125
Overview
Body Fluid Analysis
California
State University, Sacramento
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Fall 2005
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Catalog Description
The production of body fluids (e.g., urine,
cerebrospinal, pleural,
peritoneal, pericardial, and synovial fluids); their normal characteristics
and pathological changes will be discussed. A description of the laboratory
tests used in the clinical evaluation of body fluids will also be presented.
Prerequisite: CHEM 161 or permission of instructor.
Not offered every semeser. 1 unit.
This course is designed to provide a background
for students in laboratory
science, anatomy and physiology, and allied health programs who are continuing
their clinical training in professional and graduate program.
Students will need an electronic mail account
and computer access to the
Web. All CSUS students enrolled in one or more units can create a SacLink
account for electronic mail and
Internet services. Although a home computer
with a high speed modem running Netscape or Internet Explorer would be
beneficial, students can use the Web from one of the campus
student labs.
Computing Recommendations
Comfortable using the computer
and browsing the Web Windows compatible Pentium
III or higher running Windows 98, 2000, 128MB RAM 56K or faster modem (DSL or
cable modem will provide much faster download of information) Microsoft Internet Explorer
5.0 or NetScape 4.08 (or higher) SacLink account Word processing skills
ME, or XP or Macintosh compatible with Operating System 9.0
- Increased Interaction with
Classmates: Web-based communication
tools
can increase interaction among students by permitting group work that
would be difficult to arrange if students had to meet in the same place
at the same time. - Virtual Office Hours:
Electronic communication between students and
the instructor can actually increase the degree of interaction, since
students can e-mail instructors at their convenience, rather than find time to
get to office hours or reach the instructor by phone. - The Web as a Resource:
The World Wide Web has a wealth of resources
from which a student can learn a great deal to enhance materials presented by
the instructor. - Flexible Scheduling: Students generally
work full-time, many have family
responsibilities, and many live far distances from campus. Being able to
complete selected course units from home or work will help time management
for study.
- Electronic Competency on
the Job: The
competence in dealing with electronic
environments that a student develops will be of great value in the workplace.
Successful Student Characteristics
- Discipline to complete projects by deadlines
instead of waiting until the
end of the semester. - Motivation to read, write, and particpate fully in class activities.
- Time to devote approximately 4 hours a week to a 1-credit course.
- Ability to work independently and in team.
- Flexibility in dealing with technology problems.
More information is available on Dr.
Vines'
homepage.
You may contact the instructor via e-mail at rlvines@csus.edu.