A study of mammalian body function with emphasis on transport mechanisms, muscular system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. Laboratory experiments are designed to supplement the lecture and introduce the students to instruments and techniques used in research and clinical laboratories. Open to both career and transfer students. A study of the early development and the adult structures of mammalian organism. Emphasis is on the normal digestive, cardiopulmonary andurogenital systems of the smaller laboratory mammals.
Dissection is required in the laboratory syllabus.
4 credits LEC 3 hrs., LAB 3 hrs. A detailed study of the microscopic structure of human tissues, organs, and organ systems. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship of structure to function. Laboratory sessions involve both the preparation of tissue slides incorporating fixation and staining techniques as well as extensive observation of prepared sections. Open to both career and transfer students.