AN 713 General Histology

Credits: 3 to 4
Cells are the functional units of living tissue, and their study provides a useful central theme in the biological sciences and biomedicine. In this course, we will emphasize tissue organization at the cellular level as seen in the light microscope. Sixteen integrated lecture/lab sessions will introduce you to each of the major tissue types and organ systems found in the human body. Laboratory exercises featuring image-presentation software will be integrated into each lecture session, for both solo and small-group activities. Together, this lecture and lab material will provide a visual framework onto which you can a) begin to integrate the related physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of your other basic science courses and b) understand the cellular basis of pathology.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit