Histology is the study of the microscopic structure of tissues through the visual examination of morphology and physiology at the cellular level.  This course will examine cell structure and function using various staining techniques and describe recent advances in microscopy.

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1) identify the important aspects of cellular structure relative to function

2) perform techniques that will help in understanding cell and tissue structure and function

3) discover means of investigating cellular structure and function

4) develop skills for appropriate experimental design and report writing

• Laboratory report (30%; LO 1, 2, 4)
• Lab practical skills (20%; LO 2)
• Exam (50%; LO 1, 3)

3-4 hours of lectures each day followed by a laboratory session each afternoon over 2 weeks

Completion of 72 units toward a degree including BIOL1004 and BIOL2103

Cell structure and organelles, tissues and organ function of animals or humans

Recommended text: Optical Imaging Techniques in Cell Biology by Guy Cox