CELL4110/6110: Human Histology

Spring 2018

Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-12:15 DW 102

Lab: Mondays 10-10:50 MA200B

Instructor Information

Sarah Garner, MS, PA (ASCP)

Percival Stern 4008

Office hours 7-8AM TR by appointment only

Catalog Description

Descriptive study of mammalian microscopic anatomy in a physiological context. Lectures and laboratory.

Prerequisite: CELL1010

Course Description

This 4 credit lecture and lab course presents the principles of medical histology and parallels the human histology course offered in medical/dental/allied health school. Normal organs and tissues will be examined at the microscopic and organ system levels.

Program Outcomes (Undergraduate):

  • Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply a broad knowledge of cellular phenomena and molecular mechanisms
  • Students will be able to communicate scientific information precisely and effectively.

Program Outcomes (Graduate):

  • Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a mastery of the discipline.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate competence in communication skills.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to progress to professional schools or become a professional biologist.

Learning Outcomes:

1)Students will understand the microscopic anatomy of the human body.

2)Students will understand how the structure of organs relates to the functions of organ systems.

3)Students will be able to recognize the appearance of normal histological structures.

4)Students will be prepared for medical/dental/allied health histology courses.

Required Resouces:

Kierszenbaum, A. Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology, 3rd edition, 2012, Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0-323-07842-9

Digital Alternatives:

1. *Elseviers’s Inkling program offers e-textbooks for sale at

2. AccessMedicine on the Library’s (Learning Resources) Internet site has a tab labeled “Textbooks” that allows free electronic access to textbooks published by Lange: Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology by K Barrett, Junqueira’s Histology, and the Histology Image Review, etc

Undergraduate Grading

Exam 1: 25%

Exam 2: 25%

Exam 3: 25%

Exam 4: 25%

Graduate Grading

Exam 1: 20%

Exam 2: 20%

Exam 3: 20%

Exam 4: 20%

Presentation: 20%

93.33 / A
90 / A– / 93.33
86.67 / B+ / 90
83.33 / B / 86.67
80 / B– / 83.33
76.67 / C+ / 80
73.33 / C / 76.67
70 / C– / 73.33
66.67 / D+ / 70
63.33 / D / 66.67
60 / D– / 63.33
F / 60

There are four non-cumulative exams, including the final. Each is weighted equally. Exams consist of multiple choice questions, matching, short answer, or a combination of each.There are no make-up exams allowed without a medical excuse in writing. Prior arrangements must be made with the instructor if an exam needs to be missed or rescheduled. There are no extra credit opportunities, and no exams are dropped.

Attendance Policy:Students are expected to attend lectures. Roll will be taken.

Tentative Schedule

date / day / topic
Jan 16 / T / 1: Introduction, tissue classification
Jan 18 / R / 2: Epithelium and glands
Jan 22 / M / Lab #1: epithelium and glands
Jan 23 / T / 3: Connective tissue proper
Jan 25 / R / 4: Specialized connective tissue: adipose and cartilage
Jan 29 / M / Lab #2: connective tissue proper
Jan 30 / T / 5: Specialized connective tissue: bone
Feb 1 / R / 5: Specialized connective tissue: bone
Feb 5 / M / Lab #3: cartilage, adipose, bone
Feb 6 / T / 6: Specialized connective tissue: blood
Feb 8 / R / 6: Specialized connective tissue: blood
Feb 12 / M / No class – Mardi Gras Break
Feb 13 / T / No class – Mardi Gras Break
Feb 15 / R / 7: Nervous Tissue
Feb 19 / M / Lab #4 – blood
Feb 20 / T / Exam 1 (lectures 1-6, labs 1-4)
Feb 22 / R / 8: Muscle Tissue
Feb 26 / M / Lab #5 – nervous tissue
Feb 27 / T / 9: Circulatory System
Mar 1 / R / 9: Circulatory System
Mar 5 / M / Lab #6 – Muscle Tissue, Circulatory System
Mar 6 / T / 10: lymphatic system
Mar 8 / R / 11: integument
Mar 12 / M / Lab #7 – lymphatic system
Mar 13 / T / Exam 2 (lectures 7-10, labs 5-7)
Mar 15 / R / 12: female reproductive
Mar 19 / M / Lab #8 – integument
Mar 20 / T / 12: female reproductive
Mar 22 / R / 13: male reproductive
Mar 26 / M / No Class – Spring Break
Mar 27 / T / No class – Spring Break
Mar 29 / R / No class – Spring Break
Apr 2 / M / Lab # 9 – female and male reproductive
Apr 3 / T / 14: endocrine system
Apr 5 / R / 15: respiratory system
Apr 9 / M / Lab #10 – endocrine system
Apr 10 / T / Exam 3 (lectures 11-14, labs 8-10)
Apr 12 / R / 15: respiratory system
Apr 16 / M / Lab #11 – respiratory system
Apr 17 / T / 16: urinary system
Apr 19 / R / 17: digestive system
Apr 23 / M / Lab #12 – urinary system
Apr 24 / T / 17: digestive system
Apr 26 / R / 17: digestive system
Apr 30 / M / Lab #13 – digestive system
May 1 / T / Review
May 12 / Sat / 8am-12pm final exam

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