BIOS 6610 - Microanatomy I: Architecture of Cells and Tissues

The purpose is to train Master’s and Ph.D. level graduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences in molecular and cellular aspects of human tissue structure and function. This course is also intended to train graduate students to teach in the microanatomy laboratories offered in a standard medical curriculum. Complements graduate courses in clincal gross anatomy and provides credit for students pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. A formal and structured approach to training students in microanatomy of huamn tissues and will be taught in conjucntion with anatomy-based courses in the Department of Biological Sciences, including Clinical Gross Anatomy I (Back and Extremeties), Clinical Gross Anatomy 2 (Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum), and Clinical Gross Anatomy 3 (Head and Neck). Lectures and laboratory exercises will involve examination of prepared slides and discussion of molecular and cellular composition of the basic tissue types and organs of the human body, as well as an introduction to pathology. Each laboratory will address a specific area and associated clinical questions and correlates that will require discussion among students. In addition to weekly quizzes and practical examinations covering the course material on cell and tissue architecture and introductory pathology, students will be required to formally develop and present detailed audio-visual demonstrations of selected histopathological specimens to graduate students and graduate faculty within Biological Sciences.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 4.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 6.0 laboratory

Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I