Course Description
Histological variations in the structure of organ systems of domestic animals. Functional aspects based on comparative morphology will be stressed. Open to all qualified graduate students in any area of the biological sciences.
Athena Title
Advanced Veterinary Histology
Prerequisite
(BMSC 5170 and BMSC 5180-5180L) or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Histological variations in the structure of organ systems of domestic animals. Functional aspects based on comparative morphology will be stressed. Open to all qualified graduate students in any area of the biological sciences. 2. In addition to participating in lectures and laboratories an independent microscopic anatomy project will be assigned by the instructor according to the area of interest of the graduate student’s research project. This will be directed by the instructor of this course. 3. You should be able to visually identify and verbally describe the structure of the cells, tissues, and organs of the graduate students’ area of interest as they appear in the light microscope. It is critical for you to be able to communicate through conventional descriptive terms what you see, not only for this course, but also throughout your curriculum. Part of what you will be learning will be a new language; therefore a significant part of this course is vocabulary and spelling. 4. You should be able to conceptually reconstruct cells, tissues, and organs that you see in a two dimensional glass slide into their three dimensional structure. 5. You should be able to integrate the visual images of the structures you see in the light microscope with their function. 6. You should be proficient in the care and use of the light microscope. 7. You should strive to instill and develop an appreciation for the importance of microscopic anatomy as it relates to the function and dysfunction of the organ systems and to the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
Topical Outline
Epithelium-Connective and Supportive Tissues-Blood- Muscle-Nervous Tissue-Cardiovascular System- Respiratory System Immune System-Digestive System-Urinary System-Male Reproductive System-Female Reproductive System-Placentation-Ear-Eye- Integumentary System-Endocrine System