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Note: Special requirements: Histology Manual (available from the Department). Students must register for practical classes in Room E241 (Level 2, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology) or by telephoning 9344-5761, during the week beginning Monday 19 February 1996.
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr John F Bertram
Prerequisite: Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: 600-101 Biology) and Chemistry 610-120, 610-140 or 610-160; Physics recommended
Corequisite: Physiology 536-201 or Biochemistry 521-201
Contact: 26 lectures (two a week) and 39 hours practical work (three hours a week)
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
This subject aims to introduce students to the study of the light and electron microscopic structure of normal mammalian cells, tissues and organs and to develop skills in the identification and interpretation of histological sections and electron micrographs. The subject provides the background for more advanced studies in cell biology and pathology. It also complements studies in physiology and biochemistry at the 200-level.Upon completion of this subject students should:
- Comprehend the terminology of histology and cytology; the principles and essential factual information relating to the light microscopic and electron microscopic structure of cells and tissues, the organisation of cells and extracellular material into tissues, and the organisation of tissues into organs; the correlation between cell/tissue structure and function;
- Develop the observational skills necessary to identify and interpret the light and electron microscopic appearance of cells, tissues and organs; an understanding of the 3-dimensional structure of cells, tissues and organs from the study of 2-dimensional sections; skills in the use of a light microscope to obtain information from histological sections; communication skills to describe the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs;
- Appreciate the correlation between histological/cytological structure and function; the benefit of knowledge of histology for studies in physiology, biochemistry, and pathology.
Content:
Structure of cells, tissues and organs with emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Light and electron microscopic structure of cells, epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues, blood and blood vessels, lymphoid organs, exocrine and endocrine glands, alimentary, urinary, respiratory and reproductive systems. Laboratory work based on examination of histological preparations and electron micrographs.
Assessment:
Continuous assessment in practical classes throughout the semester, a 2-hour written examination at the end of semester that will include multiple choice questions, and a 30-minute practical examination, also at the end of the semester.
Prescribed texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 166)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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