Histology

Catalog description

This course examines the microscopic anatomy of mammalian cells, tissues and organs with emphasis on the correlation between structural adaptations and function. The course includes lectures, class discussions, and laboratory sessions. Students learn about technical aspects of tissue preparation, use of modern methods of microscopy as a scientific tool while developing observational skills for interpretation of specimens. These skills prepare students in biomedical sciences for subsequent science courses such as pathology, graduate research or jobs as lab technicians. Two hours of lecture and two two-hour laboratory periods per week plus collateral reading. Pre-requisite of BIO 122 or BIO 124 is required; 4 credits Pre-requisite of BIO 122 or BIO 124 is required.