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Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - BPK 336 D100

Histology (3)

Class Number: 4621

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 22, 2023
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    One of BPK 325, 326, BISC 305, 316.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Light and electron microscopic study of mammalian tissues and organs with emphasis on human systems.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course is 13 weeks in length, with two hours of lecture and one hour of lab time per week.

While the specific course schedule can be found on Canvas, topics covered include:

  • Introduction to histology
  • Introduction to microscopy
  • The four types of tissue

Histology of:

  • Skin and muscle
  • The skeletal system: cartilage and bone
  • The nervous system
  • The circulatory system and the blood
  • The respiratory system
  • The digestive system and associated organs; select endocrine glands
  • The renal and genito-urinary systems
  • The immune system
  • The reproductive systems

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Learning outcomes: Successful students will:

  • Differentiate between and knowledgeably discuss a range of histological and microscopic techniques, working from images of tissue sections in the primary literature and wider media.
  • Confidently identify and eloquently describe histological sections (or cytological smears) of most tissues and organs.
  • Describe the structure and function relationships and common pathological processes (and microscopic manifestations) affecting a subset of organs/systems.
  • Discuss a set of studies from the primary literature with critical histological findings (in written scientific and lay summaries).
  • Develop an appreciation for the art and science of histology and histopathology.

Grading

  • Written Scientific Summary (1200 words): 20%
  • Quizzes 10%
  • Clinical Video Lesson 15%
  • Midterm Exam 20%
  • Final Exam 30%
  • Participation 5%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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