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Martha Haviland, Ph.D.

Director of Advising
Anne Carr-Schmid, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Academic Services
Cathie Alia

Biological Sciences

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Course Descriptions

01:146:322 Human Histology

  • Human Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of the tissues and organs that make up the human body, emphasizing the relationship between structure and function. The lectures will examine the structure and function  of the four basic tissues (epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, and nerve) and organ systems (integumentary, digestive, respiratory, urinary, male and female reproductive, endocrine, and sensory systems). In the lab, students will examine the same structures and learn to identify tissues and organs.
  • Semester Offered: Spring
  • Credits: 4 (including lab)
  • Course URL: Canvas

Prerequisites 

01:146:270 or 01:146:295 or by special permission.

Course Syllabus

Will be posted soon.

Course Satisfies Learning Goals 

1. Master factual and conceptual knowledge in cell biology and neuroscience that will provide a solid foundation for success in advanced training and professional careers.

2. Develop an ability to summarize, integrate and organize information.

3. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the potential for current research and new discoveries to improve our understanding of cell biology and neuroscience and its relevance to human health and to our society.

Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy 

The final grade will be based heavily on 3 sets of exams, each including a lecture (hour) exam, lab practical exam; there will also be one take-home exam;  the final lecture and practical exams will be given during the final exam period but will not be cumulative . There will also be quizzes in lecture and laboratory, exercises to be completed in lab, short homework assignments, and short written responses in lecture. 

Course Materials 

Required Text: Junqueira’s Basic Histology, 15th edition, by A. L. Mescher (ISBN 978-1-260-02617-7). An electronic version of this text is available free through the Rutgers Libraries.

Optional Text: Wheater’s Functional Histology, Young, O’Dowd & Woodford, 6th edition  (ISBN: 978-0-7020-4746-6). An electronic version of this text is available free through the Rutgers Libraries.

Course Closed? 

If this course is closed, please add your name to request an spn  for the course under the Cell Biology & Neuroscience section of the SPN Request Page.  Please note the system does not notify students unless they can be accommodated in the course. SPNs are distributed throughout the remainder of the semester and through the drop/add period. We ask that if you are provided an spn for a course and choose not to use it, to please notify our offices at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  so we may provide it to the next student

Faculty 

TBA