Course overview
The course builds upon a basic knowledge of the microscopic structure and function of mammalian cells and explores their organisation into various tissues, organs and entire systems. Students will investigate primary tissues from different organ systems such as the lymphoid system and respiratory system. Through hands-on analysis of histological images, students will develop skills in recognizing and interpreting the appearances of different cell types and tissues and learn to analyse how histological components interact and function.
- Cells and Tissues
- Absorption, Digestion and Excretion
- Exchange, Circulation and Immune Defence
- Hormones and Reproduction
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and describe the structural components and their functions common to all cells, explain the concepts of cell polarity, proliferation, turnover and death, and correlate adaptations of cell structure with specific functional specialisations.
- Describe and differentiate between the characteristics of the four basic tissue types and explain the contributions of various tissues to organ structure and function.
- Describe the structure-function relationships within and between cells and tissues of selected components of the immune, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate appearances of structures in histological sections to their functions in living organisms
- Recognise and inter-relate the normal two-dimensional appearance of cells and tissues at the light and electron microscopic levels with their in vivo three-dimensional states.
- Work individually or as a group to compile, evaluate, critically analyse, and effectively communicate histological information using oral, visual, and written formats.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 23260
Section PR01
Size 40
Available 30
Class number 23259
Section PR02
Size 40
Available 22
Class number 21459
Section TU01
Size 40
Available 19
Class number 21458
Section TU02
Size 40
Available 33
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