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HISTOLOGYS.Y. 2009-2010 (First Semester)

Course Description : This course deals with the study of thefundamentals of cells, tissues and organs with emphasis onmicroscopic structure, characteristics and functions.Course Credit : 2 units (1 unit lecture and 1 unit laboratory)Contact Hours : 1 hour lecture and 3 hours laboratory per weekTotal of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory perSemesterPrerequisite : Human Anatomy and PhysiologyPlacement : Third Year, First SemesterCourse Objectives : At the end of the course, the students must be able to;1. explain the fundamentals of cells and tissues;2. explain the different characteristics and functions of the microscopic structure of human cells, tissues and organs;3. recognize the morphologic/microscopic features of different groups of cells;4. explain the cellular functions of organelles and their functional interrelationship;5. manifest the following values: integrity, critical thinking, honesty, creativity and concern for others.Teaching Methodology: Brain Storming, Demonstration, Group Discussion, LectureCourse OutlinePRE-MID

Contact Hours: 4 hours lecture: 14 hours laboratoryI. Introduction/OrientationDefinition of TermsSignificance of Histology to the Med. Tech. Profession

II. The CellFunction and StructureCell PhysiologyCell DivisionIII. Epithelial CellsForms and CharacteristicsNomenclature and SpecializationGeneral Biology

MID TERMContact Hours: 5 hours lecture: 14 hours laboratoryI. Connective TissueCompositionTypesHistophysiologyII. AdiposeIII. CartilageIV. BoneCellsTypesHistophysiologyV. Nervous Tissue

CellsCellsHistophysiologyVI. Muscular TissueSkeletalSmoothCardiacPRE-FINALContact Hours: 4 hours lecture: 14 hours laboratoryI. Circulatory System

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Blood Vessels: Morphology: CharacteristicsFormed Elements of BloodII. Integumentary SystemSkin: Structure: FunctionsIII. Lymphatic SystemStructure and CellsFINALContact Hours: 5 hours lecture: 14 hours laboratory

I. Respiratory SystemUpperLowerII. Digestive SystemStructure, Parts and FunctionsIII. Excretory SystemStructure, Parts and FunctionsIV. Reproductive SystemMaleFemaleLABORATORY EXERCISES: Microscopic Examination of;1. Epithelial tissues: Simple and Stratified2. Connective Tissue3. Adipose Tissue Cells4. Cartilage

5. Bone Cells6. Nerve Cells7. Muscle Cells: Smooth, Cardiac and Skeletal8. Circulatory System: Blood Cells, Arteries, Veins9. Skin10. Lymphatic System Lymphocytes, Peyers Patches, Thymus, Spleen, Tonsil11. Respiratory System: Upper and Lower12. Digestive Tract: Stomach, Small Intestine, Liver13. Excretory System: Kidney14. Reproductive System: Male (testis) Female (Ovary, Uterus)

REFERENCES: Ross, Michael (1989). Histology and Text and Atlas. Williams andWilkins Publishing Company. USA

Klein, Robert (1999). Histology and Cell Biology. Mc Graw Hill. NewYork