HISTOLOGY

S.Y. 2009-2010 (First Semester)

Course Description : This course deals with the study of the
fundamentals of cells, tissues and organs with emphasis on
microscopic 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 week
Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory per
Semester
Prerequisite : Human Anatomy and Physiology
Placement : Third Year, First Semester
Course 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 struct
ure 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 interrelati
onship;
5. manifest the following values: integrity, critical thinking, honesty, creativ
ity and concern for others.
Teaching Methodology: Brain Storming, Demonstration, Group Discussion, Lecture
Course Outline
PRE-MID
Contact Hours: 4 hours lecture: 14 hours laboratory
I. Introduction/Orientation
Definition of Terms
Significance of Histology to the Med. Tech. Profession
II. The Cell
Function and Structure
Cell Physiology
Cell Division
III. Epithelial Cells
Forms and Characteristics
Nomenclature and Specialization
General Biology
MID TERM
Contact Hours: 5 hours lecture: 14 hours laboratory
I. Connective Tissue
Composition
Types
Histophysiology
II. Adipose
III. Cartilage
IV. Bone
Cells
Types
Histophysiology
V. Nervous Tissue
Cells
Cells
Histophysiology
VI. Muscular Tissue
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac
PRE-FINAL
Contact Hours: 4 hours lecture: 14 hours laboratory
I. Circulatory System
Blood Vessels: Morphology: Characteristics
Formed Elements of Blood
II. Integumentary System
Skin: Structure: Functions
III. Lymphatic System
Structure and Cells
FINAL
Contact Hours: 5 hours lecture: 14 hours laboratory
I. Respiratory System
Upper
Lower
II. Digestive System
Structure, Parts and Functions
III. Excretory System
Structure, Parts and Functions
IV. Reproductive System
Male
Female
LABORATORY EXERCISES: Microscopic Examination of;
1. Epithelial tissues: Simple and Stratified
2. Connective Tissue
3. Adipose Tissue Cells
4. Cartilage
5. Bone Cells
6. Nerve Cells
7. Muscle Cells: Smooth, Cardiac and Skeletal
8. Circulatory System: Blood Cells, Arteries, Veins
9. Skin
10. Lymphatic System Lymphocytes, Peyers Patches, Thymus, Spleen, Tonsil
11. Respiratory System: Upper and Lower
12. Digestive Tract: Stomach, Small Intestine, Liver
13. Excretory System: Kidney
14. Reproductive System: Male (testis) Female (Ovary, Uterus)
REFERENCES: Ross, Michael (1989). Histology and Text and Atlas. Williams and
Wilkins Publishing Company. USA
Klein, Robert (1999). Histology and Cell Biology. Mc Graw Hill. New
York