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Effective Term:
Fall 2026

Course Number:
APR 115L
Course Title:
Clinical Laboratory Mathematics
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers basic mathematical operations and their application to the clinical laboratory setting. Presents a review of arithmetic, algebra, scientific notation, rounding, significant figures, conversions, measurement systems, solutions and concentrations, dilutions, titers, and other mathematical calculations commonly used in the clinical laboratory setting.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Convert between units of measure commonly employed in the clinical laboratory.
  2. Calculate how to prepare reagents and specimens for laboratory testing, given the required amounts, concentrations, and equipment limitations.
  3. Report results appropriately.

Course Activities and Design

This online course is delivered through lectures and other methods that may include, audio-visual presentations, handouts, web-based instructional media, and other educationally sound practices. Application of clinical laboratory mathematics skills with be further developed on-the-job training. with classroom instruction focusing on the preparation needed to perform laboratory tasks. There is no laboratory component in this course.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment methods may include written examinations, quizzes, discussion posts, and homework assignments.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Course Themes:

  • Arithmetic and algebra
  • Systems of measurement
  • Rounding and significant digits
  • Reporting results and exponential notation
  • Solutions and concentrations
  • Dilutions and titers
  • Normality, molarity and molality

Course Skills

Cognitive Skills:

  • Convert between units of measure commonly employed in the clinical laboratory
    Solve mathematical calculations necessary to prepare reagents and specimen samples for diagnostic testing

  • Calculate and report results

Performance and Professional Skills

  • Handwrite calculations and results in a neat, clear and complete manner

  • Operate a non-programmable calculator

  • Demonstrate interest, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn as seen through active

  • participation.

  • Engage with course materials independently, showing motivation and commitment to learning.

  • Adapt theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world laboratory settings during on-the-job training.