HISTOLOGY SYLLABUS

UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA
SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICINE
Medical Technology Department

COURSE SYLLABUS

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 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, 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, Peyer’s 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