Histology Content in the Human Structure and Function Course


A. Introduction and Objectives

In Human Structure and Function we will cover the microscopic anatomy of the major organ systems of the human body.  Our main goal is to explain the basic concepts and principles that govern the structure of each organ.  You will analyze how the four major tissue types studied in Molecules, Cells, and Tissues (epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, and nerve) organize and integrate to form the organs.  Microscopic Anatomy uses lectures and laboratory sessions, with the lectures designed to serve as introductions or previews for the labs.  In the labs, each student will be able to learn at his/her own pace and develop skills at solving structural problems by analyzing data directly obtained with light (virtual) microscopic observations.  By the end of this course each student should be able to recognize, describe, and differentiate the major organs according to their cellular structure and tissue distribution.

The information in Microscopic Anatomy is closely correlated with the structural and functional concepts and principles that you will be learning in the Gross Anatomy and Physiology.  The Human Structure and Function course has been designed so that, as closely as possible given the constraints imposed by gross anatomy dissections, the three disciplines will cover the same organ systems in the same time frame.  In particular, the course is scheduled so that the microscopic anatomy of a given organ system will be presented immediately before the physiology lectures on that organ.  In this way, the nomenclature and cellular structure of the organ system is learned before the biological mechanisms and processes. 


B. Human Structure and Function Histology Lecture and Lab Schedule

Date
Lecture Time
Topic Lecturer
Lab Time
Mon., 9/17
9:10-10:00
Introduction McIntosh
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Mon., 9/17
10:10-12:00
Skin Carbrey
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Mon., 9/17
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Skin Lab Staff
1:10–3:00
   
Wed., 9/19
9:10-10:00
Cardiovascular McIntosh
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Wed., 9/19
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Cardiovascular Lab Staff
10:10-12:00
   
Wed., 10/03
9:10-10:00
Respiratory McIntosh
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Wed., 10/03
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Respiratory Lab Staff
10:10-12:00
   
Thurs., 10/11
11:10-12:00
Lymphatic System Velkey
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Fri., 10/12
11:10-12:00
Lymphatic System  Velkey
--
Fri., 10/12
--
Lymphatic System Lab Staff
1:10-3:00
   
Tues., 10/16
10:10-11:00
GI Tract McIntosh
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Wed., 10/17
--
GI Tract Lab (Esophagus/Stomach) Staff
1:10-4:00
Thurs., 10/18
10:10-11:00
GI Tract McIntosh
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Thurs., 10/18
--
GI Tract Lab (Intestines)                    Staff
1:10-4:00
Fri., 10/19
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Review Lab Staff
1:10-3:00
   
Mon., 10/22
9:10-11:00
MA Exam and Practical (Lectures and Labs from 9/17-10/19) 
Tues., 10/23
10:10-11:00
GI Glands Klingensmith
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Tues., 10/23
11:10-12:00
GI Glands Klingensmith
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Wed., 10/24
--
GI Glands Lab Staff
9:10-11:00
   
Fri., 10/26
10:10-11:00
Urinary Carbrey
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Fri., 10/26
11:10-12:00
Urinary Carbrey
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Wed., 10/31
--
Urinary Lab Staff
9:10-11:00
   
Mon., 11/05
9:10-10:00
Endocrine Glands Carbrey
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Mon., 11/05
10:10-11:00
Endocrine Glands Carbrey
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Wed., 11/07
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Endocrine Glands Lab Staff
10:10-12:00
   
Mon., 11/26
9:10-10:30
Male Reproductive System McIntosh
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Tues., 11/27
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Male Reproductive Lab Staff
9:10-12:00
   
Wed., 11/28
10:10-11:00
Female Reproductive System Carbrey
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Wed., 11/28
11:10-12:00
Female Reproductive System Carbrey
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Thurs., 11/29
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Female Reproductive Lab Staff
9:10-12:00
   
Wed., 12/05
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Review Lab Staff
10:10-12:00
   
Wed., 12/12
9:10-11:00
MA Exam and Practical (Lectures from 10/23-11/28 and All MA Lab material 9/17-12/05)


C. Histology Lab Instructors

Lab 1 (room 3051):  Dr. Tom McIntosh

Lab 2 (room 3052):  Dr. Krisztian Toth

Lab 3 (room 3053): Dr. RJ Edwards

Lab 4 (room 3054):  Dr. Jennifer Carbrey

Lab 5 (room 3055):  Dr. Matt Velkey

Lab 6 (room 3056):  Dr. Jamie Wood


D. Midterm and Final Exams

As shown on the schedule, there will be two Microscopic Anatomy exams.  Each exam will have a multiple choice portion as well as a practical exam portion.  The practical exam will ask you to examine, identify, and describe material on unknown VM slides.  Review Labs will be given before each exam, during which time your lab instructor will detail the format of each exam and provide you with the opportunity to hone your skills at examining VM sections.

 

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Updated 5/14/18 - Carbrey