BIOS 1210 - Histology

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Bioscience

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

4 Credit(s)
This course is designed for students who are interested in medicine and human or animal biology. The goal of this course is to introduce students to tissues that make up organs and the basic design of each of the major organs. Students will identify tissues using photographs, microscope slides, photographic slides, videotapes, and the internet (histology sites). In addition, fundamental histological techniques important to the preparation of microscope slides will be included in this course. Students will learn how to prepare tissues, embed tissues, use a microtome, and stain differentially as an aid to the identification of tissues. Finally, students will prepare slides of various tissues. UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take BIOS 1010 ;

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take BIOS 1210L

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Define histology.	1st week quiz, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
2. Demonstrate the proper procedure for mixing solutions & stains.	Lab experiments and demonstrations early in the term, midterm (Week 8) and final examination
3. Demonstrate slide preparation.	Weekly lab experiments and demonstrations, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
4. Identify the cytoplasm of a cell and explain the importance of it and its contents.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
5. Identify the cell nucleus.	Weekly performance check-offs, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
6. Identify adipose tissue.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
7. Identify, compare & contrast cartilage and bone.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
8. Identify nerve tissue and explain the workings of the nervous system.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
9. Identify, compare & contrast the three types of muscle tissue	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
10. Identify the major tissues present in the circulatory system & explain the function of this system.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
11. Identify blood cells and compare & contrast theircomponents.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
12. Identify tissues and specific cells of the digestive tract.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations midterm and final examination.
13. Identify tissues and specific cells of the respiratory system	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, midterm (Week 8) and final examination.
14. Identify tissues and specific cells of the urinary system.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, and final examination
15. Identify the structure and function of the adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid glands.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, and final examination.
16. Identify cells from the male and female reproductive system.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, and final examination.
17. Identify Photoreceptor and Audio ReceptorCells.	Weekly lab check-offs and presentations, and final examination.
18. Describe the purpose & process of the sample collection protocol and perform this protocol.	Weekly direct lab check-off and performance check-offs during that portion of the course, and final examination.
19. Describe the purpose & process of the sample fixation protocol and perform this protocol.	Weekly direct lab demos and performance check-offs during that portion of the course, and final examination.
20. Describe the purpose & process of the dehydration and clearing protocol and perform this protocol.	Weekly direct lab demos and performance check-offs during that portion of the course, and final examination
21. Describe the purpose & process of the Paraffin embedding protocol and perform this protocol.	Weekly direct lab demos and performance check-offs during that portion of the course, and final examination
22. Describe the purpose & process of the Microtome sectioning protocol and perform this protocol.	Weekly direct lab demos and performance check-offs during that portion of the course, and final examination
23. Describe the purpose & process of the Stainingprotocol and perform this protocol.	Weekly direct lab demos and performance check-offs during that portion of the course, and final examination
24. Describe the purpose & process of the Microscopic examination protocol and perform this protocol.	Weekly direct lab demos and performance check-offs during that portion of the course, and final examination

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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