| Course ID: | CBIO 3050E. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Medical Histology |
Course
Description: | Microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and organs. This course will integrate histology with aspects of cell biology, biochemistry, and physiology and provide a foundation for subsequent medical studies. |
| Oasis Title: | Medical Histology |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3050 |
| Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. |
| Prerequisite: | (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and (BIOL 1107L or BIOL 2107L) |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) demonstrate an understanding of the histological organization and relationships of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body;
2) identify cells and tissues and describe their functions;
3) develop problem-solving skills to evaluate both normal and pathologic structure and function of cells and tissues that comprise the organs of the human body; and
4) demonstrate critical thinking skills to describe possible pathologic outcomes of dysfunctional cells and tissues. |
| Topical Outline: | Week 1: Histology techniques and cell staining
Week 2: Cytoplasm and nucleus
Week 3: Epithelial tissue and glands
Week 4: Connective tissue
Week 5: Bone, bone growth, and remodeling
Week 6: Peripheral nerve and spinal cord
Week 7: Muscle tissue
Week 8: Blood and blood vessels
Week 9: GI: Upper tract and salicaries
Week 10: GI: Lower tract
Week 11: Liver, biliary tract, and gallbladder
Week 12: Respiratory system
Week 13: Urinary system
Week 14: Female reproductive system
Week 15: Male reproductive system |