Principles of molecular technology used in clinical laboratories. Laboratory experiences include cytogenetics, nucleic acid extraction, hybridization, detection, amplification, sequencing, microarrays, and in-situ hybridization. Emphasis is on the areas of the clinical laboratory that use molecular techniques related to genetics, oncology, infectious disease, and identity testing for forensic and transplant purposes. Prerequisites: Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) certification or completion of an AS degree in medical laboratory technician within last 5 years. 1/27/2020 - 5/8/2020, Lecture