The cell biology component of the course will cover basic principles of cell biology that govern the function of cells. The general histology will begin with a description of the structure and function of the basic tissues and then proceed into a presentation of the structure and function of organs and organ systems. Structure-function will be emphasized in all lectures. The student should prepare for each lecture by reading the pertinent material in the textbook. Two or three clinical correlations are presented each block.
Clinical correlations serve two purposes.
They serve to introduce the student to the faculty of the Pathology Department and other clinical faculty, and they allow the student to understand the clinical relevance of histology. The laboratory periods will be used to study microscope slides in the loan sets in accordance with directions in the laboratory guide. The student should read the directions in the laboratory guide as well as review pertinent lecture material in preparation for each laboratory period. The student may find that it is not possible to always complete a laboratory assignment during the allotted time. Attendance is not mandatory in the laboratory, but it is strongly encouraged.