BIOL 3340 General Histology
This course will thoroughly investigate and analyze the structure of the cells and tissues that comprise the human body. The two major subdivisions of this course are: I. The structure of cells (cell biology): This part of the course will study the fine structure (ultrastructure) of cells. Various techniques and procedures for the study of cellular fine structure will be discussed. These include: transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron microscopic enzyme histochemistry, immunoelectronmicroscopy, and X-ray spectroscopic analysis. Il. The second part of the course will examine the structure (light microscopy and electron microscopy) of the four basic tissue types (epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue, and nerve tissue). Techniques for studying tissues will also be discussed. Structural-functional relationships will be discussed throughout. Relevant histopathology will also be incorporated into the course. Students will be required to complete multiple laboratory assignments using assigned computer programs, electron micrographs, and a complete histology slide set.
Prerequisite
12 BIOL credits; 8 CHEM credits