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 516-201 Microanatomy: Cells and Tissues

Note

Previously known as 516-201 Histology.

Students must register for practical classes by writing their name and preference (two alternative times will be available) on the sheets displayed outside Room E241 during Orientation Week (26 February to 2 March). A subject handbook, containing timetables, lecture outlines and practical notes, is available from the Department during Orientation Week.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Dr C Anderson

Prerequisites

Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: Biology 600-101)

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

24 lectures (two a week) and 36 hours practical work (3 hours a week)

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to the structure of normal mammalian cells, tissues and organs. The subject, with its emphasis on the functional microanatomy of cells and tissues, complements a wide range of other subjects, including gross anatomy, developmental biology, biochemistry, cell biology, pathology, physiology and zoology. The subject makes full use of modern multimedia teaching tools and also provides a self-paced learning environment to complement the lectures and practical classes.

Upon completion of this subject students should:

  • understand the relationship between the microscopic structure of a cell or tissue and relate them to its function, be able to identify a range of cells and tissues from their light microscope or electron microscopic appearance and be able to appreciate the functional significance of the structural specialisations observed;

  • recognise the contribution of specific cells or tissues to the organisation of a range of organs and appreciate the role that the cells or tissues play within each organ, and understand the way that cells and tissues interact within an organ to give rise to the distinctive function(s) of that organ; and

  • develop specific communication skills relevant to the description and informed discussion of the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues and organs, and develop an ability to interpret complex light or electron microscopic images of cells, tissues and organs, including their three dimensional structure, natural variation and functional significance.

While the subject will centre on the structure of cells, tissues and organs, it will always emphasise the relationship between structure and function. The subject will not attempt to describe all possible tissue and organ systems in the body. It will cover a range of cell types, tissue and organ systems, each selected to illustrate a specific concept governing the organisation of such structures in general. Laboratory work will emphasise the functional significance of the examples shown.

Assessment

Continuous assessment in practical classes throughout the semester (15%), a 2-hour written examination at the end of semester that will include multiple choice questions (60%), and a 30-minute practical examination, also at the end of the semester (25%).

Prescribed Texts
  • M H Ross, L J Romrell and G I Kaye, Histology: A Text and Atlas. 3rd ed., 1995.
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