Brief Course Description

This course covers basic properties of cells and cell organelles. It also examines properties of differentiated cell systems and tissues. The principal aim of the course is to equip students with a basic knowledge of the structural and functional properties of cells. From this fundamental perspective, students are introduced to important scientific literature on the subject of cell biology and are shown how to critically examine data and interpretations presented by researchers.

Distribution of Marks
Assignments+ Activities+ Quizzes =40
Final Lab.Exam =10
Lecture Final=50

References

  • WHEATER’S Functional Histology. A text and Colour Atlas (2013) H. GEORGE BURKITT , BARBARA YOUNG , JOHN W. HEATH
  • Richard A. HarveyCell and Molecular Biology (2014) NaliniChandar , Susan Viselli
  • Bancroft  JD and Stevens  Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques (2008)Churchill Livingstone , New York. Edinburg and London.
  • JUNQUEIRA CARNEIRO , 11 edition Basic Histology (2013)

Course ID: Zool 583

Credit hours Theory Practical Laboratory Lecture Studio Contact hours Pre-requisite
3 - -
Published on: 18 July 2014
Last update on: 29 June 2020
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