2016-2017 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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CLT 250 - Human Histology
The study of microscopic anatomy dealing with the structures of cells, tissues, and organs, with a focus on their recognition, structural aspects, and basic functions. The course covers light microscopy techniques, cell anatomy, basic tissue types, and common histochemical stains, and applies these to the study of organs as systemic arrangements of tissues performing a specific function, such as respiration, digestion, reproduction, etc.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites: BIO 131 Human Biology I and BIO 132 Human Biology II
Credits: 4
Hours
45 Class Hours, 30 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Know the parts, proper use and maintenance of a standard light microscope.
2. Recognize appearance and organization of human cells and tissue:
- Gross Morphologies:
- Identify the organs of human body systems
- Identify cell types from major organs of the body
- Cell and Tissue Morphology:
- Identify types of epithelium cells and relate them to function
- Identify types of muscle cells and tissues and relate them to function
- Identify types of connective tissues and relate them to function
- Identify cells and tissues of the central nervous system and relate them to function
- Identify cells and tissues of the peripheral nervous system and relate them to function
3. Describe the relationship between tissue composition and function.
4. Differentiate between various stains with regard to their use and appraisal.
- Recognize the following stains and the tissue components they stain:
- hematoxylin, Periodic Acid Schiff, and trichrome
5. Evaluate unknown tissue samples to determine the identity of the stain and the tissue, and to assess whether the tissue is normal or abnormal.
6. Describe typical Quality Assurance and Quality control procedures routinely used.
7. Evaluate the quality of prepared and stained tissues.
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