BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY:

HISTOLOGY

Histology is defined as the study of the microscopic anatomy of a biological material and correlates
individual components in terms of structure and function. It is crucial in the study of the different
branches of science such as biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, physiology and disease processes.
To be able to understand physiology of the different organ systems that comprise a whole being, one
must first understand the microscopic anatomy and features of each tissue and structure of the body.
Since tissues are the building blocks of all structures in the body, understanding histology enables one
to understand functions of organs in the body.

The study of Histology began with the invention of the simple light microscope. This led to the discovery
of substantial amount regarding the structure of the living material. The development of modern
investigative techniques has enabled scientists to explore the molecular basis of biological structures.

In order to appreciate Histology, it is necessary to discern that this is a visual subject. Thus, this course
involves analyzing and understanding diagrams, real life pictures, illustrations and photomicrographs of
various tissues in the body.

HISTOLOGY studies the microscopic anatomy dealing

with the structures of cells, tissues and organs in
relation to their functions. The course discusses the
characteristic morphologies of various cell types,
cellular arrangements that form the four primary tissues
and the microscopic anatomy of various organs within
body systems. Functional correlations are also made
with selected abnormal tissues.
At the end of the course and given relevant actual or simulated situations/conditions, the students
will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the mission and vision of the institution and appreciated
Histology in relation to one’s course.

2. Explain the properties of cells and their interactions with one another as components of
tissues and organs.

3. Recognize and describe the characteristic structures of cells, tissues and organ systems of
the body at the light microscope histologic level and electron ultrastructure level

4. Understand the basic functions of various cell types, tissues and organ systems of the body
as correlated with their histological structures

COURSE
WEEK COURSE UNIT (CU)
MODULE (CM)
1 CM1-CU1: Cell Structure and Functions
CM1: 2 CM1-CU2: Epithelial tissues
THE CELL AND 3 CM1-CU3: Connective Tissues
BASIC TISSUE 4 CM1-CU4: Muscle Tissues
TYPES 5 CM1-CU5: Nervous Tissues
6 PRELIM EXAMINATION
7 CM2-CU6: Integumentary System
CM2: 8 CM2-CU7: Circulatory System: The Heart
ORGAN 9 CM2-CU8: Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Blood
SYSTEMS 10 CM2-CU9: Lymphatic System and Immunity
PART I 11 CM2-CU10: Special Senses
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
13 CM3-CU11: Respiratory System
CM3: 14 CM3-CU12: Digestive System
ORGAN 15 CM3-CU13: Urinary System
SYSTEMS 16 CM3-CU14: Endocrine System
PART II 17 CM3-CU15: Reproductive System
18 FINAL EXAMINATION
Access to Canvas Learning Management System
Participation in the Discussion Board
Submission/compliance to Weekly Assessment Tasks
Submission of portfolio containing photomicrographs
and illustrations of the different tissues of the body.
Class attendance
Class participation
Examinations

Bruce-Gregorios, J. H. (2017). Histopathologic techniques (2nd ed.). Makati City: Goodwill Trading.

Gartner, L. P. (2010). Color atlas of histology (5th ed.). Philadelphia: LW.

Gartner, L. P. (2007). Color textbook of histology (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.

Gartner, L. P. (2011). Concise histology. Phila: Saunders Elsevier.

Kierszenbaum, A. (2020). Histology and cell biology: an introduction to pathology (5th ed.) Philadelphia:
Elsevier.

Lowe, J. (2015) .BMedSci, BMBS, DM, FRCPath, Peter G. Anderson DVM, PhD, in Stevens & Lowe's
Human Histology (4th ed.)

Mescher, A. L. (2018). Junqueira's basic histology: text and atlas (15th ed.). New York:
McGraw Hill/Medical.

Nguyen, David H. PhD. (2019, March 22). Structure of the muscular system.
Sciencing. https://sciencing.com/structure-of-the-muscular-system-12751646.html

Peckham, M. (2011). Histology at a glance. New Jersey: Wiley-Blackwell.

Roschenko, V. P. (2013). diFiore's atlas of histology: with functional correlations (12th ed.). Philadelphia:
Wolters.

Ross, M. H. (2011). Histology: a text and atlas with correlated cell and molecular biology (6th ed.).
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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books. https://www.sciencedirect.com/sdfe/pdf/download/eid/3-s2.0-B9780723435020000012/first-
page-pdf

Suvarna, K. S. (2018). Bancroft's theory and practice of histological techniques (8th ed.). Edenburg:
Churchill Livingstone.

Young, B. (2014). Wheater's functional histology: a text and colour atlas (6th ed.). Edinburg: Churchill
Livingstone.