This course focuses primarily on the histology (microscopic structure and function) of cells and tissues of the body. We incorporate some basic cell biology and physiology where necessary for a basic understanding of an organ system. Histology involves the application of skills based on visual learning. Students are exposed to a systematic analytical approach to tissue and organ identification, with an emphasis on structure and function relationship. Although we no longer use light microscopes and glass microscope slides, virtual microscopy (VM) nevertheless requires manipulative and visual interpretation skills. The course begins with detailed information about the four tissue types and then proceeds to how these tissues form the organs and organs systems of the human body. In addition, students learn new vocabulary that they will use in their futures studies. 4 cr., Spring sem.

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