Histology (Biol 408)

SPRING 2008

Lecture: MWF - 10:20 - 11:20 & Lab: Wed - 1:00 - 4:00

 

INSTRUCTOR:                     Darryl L. Daley, Ph.D.

OFFICE:                                 107B Gravely Science Building

PHONE:                                 1-252-985-5168

E-Mail:                                ddaley@ncwc.edu)

OFFICE HOURS:                  Mon - 2:00 - 3:00 PM

                                      Tue -    1:00 - 2:00 PM

                                      Thu -   1:00 - 2:00 PM

                                      Fri -     9:10 - 10:10 AM

                                                Also by appointment

                                               

Web site:                      http://faculty.ncwc.edu/Ddaley/             

 

TEXTS:                                  Required Texts Lecture:

                                                Gartner, Leslie P. and Hiatt, James, L. 2007. Color Textbook of

                                                Histology, 3rd Edition, W. B Saunders Company, Philadelphia.

                                               

                                                Required Texts Lab:

                                                Gartner, Leslie P. and Hiatt, James, L. 2007.  Color Atlas of Histology.

                                                4th Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

 

Course Goals:

 

1. Be able to describe and perform standard histological techniques for light microscopy.

 

2. Be able describe the components and microscopic structure of the cytoplasm, nucleus and extracellular matrix.

 

3. Be able to recognize and describe the microscopic structure of epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue.

 

4. Be able to recognize and describe the components and the microscopic structure of blood and hematopoiesis.

 

5. Be able to recognize and describe the components and microscopic structure of the circulatory, lymphoid (immune) and immune systems.

 

6. Be able to recognize and describe the microscopic structure of the skin.

 

7. Be able to recognize and describe the components and the microscopic structures of the respiratory, digestive and urinary systems.

 

8. Be to recognize and describe the components and microscopic structure of the male and female reproductive systems.

 

9. Be able to recognize and describe the components and the microscopic structure of eye and inner ear.

 

10. Be able to recognize and describe the components and microscopic structure of tissues of the various organs of the endocrine system

 

 

 

 

        GRADES:                  Lecture Quizzes (5 quizzes - 20 points each)                             100

                                            Lecture Exams (3 exams - 80 points each)                                240

                                            Take home Exams (3 Take home exams - 40 pts each)             120

 

                                            Comprehensive Final Exam                                                       150

                               

                                            Poster/Presentation                                                                              140

 

                                            Lab Practical 1                                                                           50

                                            Final     Practical                                                                                     50

                                            Tissue Drawings                                                                                     70

                                            Microscope Slide Collection                                                       80

                                            Background Paper (Bonus)                                                        20

 

                                            TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE                                                          1000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADING WILL BE ON A STRAIGHT PERCENT BASIS:

 

93% or Greater: A        77 - 79%: C+

90 - 92%    : A-             73 - 76%: C

87 - 89%    : B+            70 - 72%: C-

83 - 86%    : B               67 - 69%: D+

80 - 82%    : B-             60 - 66%: D

                                                                   Less than 60%: F

 

 

 

 

YOUR BIO 408 GRADE AND THE ATTENDANCE POLICY 

 

A good grade in Biology 408 requires (1) regular attendance in class and (2) regular study habits.  I will take attendance daily.  Missing 4 lectures results in a loss of 100 points from your total.  Missing 5 to 6 lectures results in a loss of 200 points.  Missing more than 6 lectures will result in a failing grade.  Excused absences will be given only if I receive a written note explaining why and when the absences occurred within one week of the classes missed.   Regular study habits are essential to earning a good grade. 

 

 

YOU SHOULD STUDY AT LEAST TWO HOURS FOR EVERY HOUR OF CLASS TIME.

 

 

 

Academic Integrity

 

Working with each other in study groups is encouraged and is a great way of learning, but each student is to write his or her own assignments individually; they are not to be written with another student.  Refer to the catalog (p 76-77) for College's policy on plagiarism and cheating.

 

 

FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

 

Write a one page, typed Letter of Introduction to me.  Include the following information about yourself: Hometown?  Sophomore, Junior or Senior? Major?  In relation to this class, tell me about your strengths and weaknesses, fears and goals.  Discuss what factors in your life might affect your performance in class and why.  What is your background in biology, math and science.  Why are you taking Histology?  What do you want to do with your undergraduate degree after you leave NCWC. Finally, tell me what I can do to help you succeed in this class. (20 bonus points)

 

GRADE SHEET

 

This grade sheet allows you to keep a record of your throughout the semester.  It is your responsibility to do so and keep all graded papers.  If there is any discrepancy between the grade you have calculated and the one that is assigned, it is your responsibility to prove what grade you have in your possession.  As the instructor I have the ability to change grades.  However, I will not change your grade without reviewing your papers (i.e. the ones that you saved).  I will also not review your grade during the semester to simply inform you as to what your grade is.  I will be happy to talk with you about any difficulties you are having and ways through which you might improve the effectiveness of your study time.

 

                       

 

Lecture 1                                  Take Home      Exams  1                                                         

Quizzes            2                                              (120)                2                                                         

(100)                3                                                                      3                     

                        4                                                                                                                     

                        5                                  Poster                         

                                                            Presentation                                         

                                                                                        (150)

                                                                                   

Lecture                                                            

Exams  1                                  Final Exam                                          

(150)    2                                  (100)

            3                                  Final Take Home                     

(50)                                         

Tissue Drawings                      

                           (100)

 

Microscope Slide collection (130 points)                     

 

First Lab Practical                   

Final Lab Practical                   

(100 points total)

 

 

(Background paper) (20 bonus)                                  

 

Number of classes missed during the semester _____

 

Total points earned for the semester______            Grade _____

 

 

LECTURE & LAB SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2008

 

01/09   Introduction to course & Basic Histological Techniques

01/09   Lab: Equipment & Sectioning, Staining and Slide Making Techniques

01/11   Basic Histological Techniques  & Cytoplasm and Nucleus

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01/14   Cytoplasm and Nucleus -----------------------------------------  Letter of Introduction due

01/16   Extracellular Matrix

01/16   Lab: Tissue Preparation, Tissue Fixation and Demonstration of tissue Dehydration,

Clearing, Infiltration, embedding

01/18  Extracellular Matrix & Epithelium and Glands ------------------------------- Lecture quiz 1

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01/21   No Class - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

01/23   Epithelium and Glands

01/21   Lab: Epithelial Tissue and Connective Tissue

01/25   Cartilage and bone

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01/28   Cartilage and bone  & Connective Tissue

01/30   Connective Tissue ------------------------------------------------------------------ Lecture Quiz 2

01/30   Lab: Supporting Connective Tissue and Muscle Tissue

02/01   Lecture Exam 1 & Take Home Test 1 due

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02/04   Muscle

02/06   Muscle

02/06   Lab: Handout and Nerve Tissue

02/08   Nervous Tissue I

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02/11   Nervous Tissue II

02/13   Nervous Tissue II & Blood and Hematopoiesis

02/13   Lab: The Eye and Ear

02/15   Blood and Hematopoiesis

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02/18   Blood and Hematopoiesis

02/20   Circulatory System

02/20   Lab Practical 1

02/22   Circulatory System

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02/25   Endocrine System

02/27   Endocrine System ------------------------------------------------------------------ Lecture Quiz 3

02/27   Lab:  Blood and Blood Formation and Circulatory System

02/29   Lecture Exam 2 & Take-Home Exam 2 due

 

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03/03   No Lecture - Spring Break

03/05   No Lecture - Spring Break

03/05   No Lab - Spring Break

03/07   No Lecture - Spring Break

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03/10   Integument

03/12   Integument

03/12   Lab: Integument and Endocrine System

03/14   Respiratory System

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03/17   Respiratory system-----------------------------------------------Lecture Quiz 4

03/19   Digestive System: Oral Cavity

03/19   Lab: Respiratory System

03/21   No Class - Easter Holiday

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03/24   Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

03/26   Digestive System: Glands

03/26   Lab: Digestive System & Glands Associated with the Digestive System

03/28   Urinary System

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03/31   Urinary System

04/02   Female Reproductive System

04/02   Lab: Urinary System & Reproductive System  -

04/04   Lecture Exam 3

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04/07   Female Reproductive System

04/09   Male Reproductive System

04/09   Review for Practical and Work on Slide Collection

04/11   Male Reproductive System  -------------------------------------------------- Lecture Quiz 5

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04/14   Special Senses

04/16   Special Senses

04/16   Final Lab Practical

04/18   No Class - Student Symposium Day

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04/21   Review

04/23   Slide Collection Due

04/23   Reading Day

04/25   Finals

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04/28   Finals

04/29   Finals

04/30   Final Exam - Bio 408 - 9:00 -11:00 AM

05/01   Finals

 


Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) at 985-5269 as soon as possible to coordinate and implement accommodations in a timely fashion. The Office of DSS is located in the Student Support Center, PC 188.