BIOL 245L: Histology

Basic Laboratory Instructions

1. Atlas, Textbook and Laboratory Manual
2. Laptop Computer (Optional)
3. Light Microscope and Histology Slide Box
4. Safety First!
5. Visually Inspect the Histology Slide
6. Abbreviations on the Slides' Labels
7. Begin Observations with the Lowest Magnification
8. Microscopic Resolution
9. Illumination Must Be Adjusted for Selected Lens
10. Oil Immersion at High Magnifications
11. Identification and Interpretation of Tissues
12. Drawings of Tissue Sections
13. Clean Lenses and Slides After Applying Oil Immersion
14. Notes: Homework Assignment
15. Return Light Microscope and Histology Slide Box
16. Weekly Reports: "Funciontal & Clinical Correlations"
17. Cover Page for Weekly Laboratory Reports
18. Exams: Midterm and Final Laboratory Practicals
19. Example of How to Label Tissue Drawings
20. Hand in Your Histology Laboratory Manual

List of Histology Slides
List of Pathology Slides
Start of Weekly Histology Laboratory
Introduction (Week #1)
Staining Micrscope Slides (Week #2)
Epithelium (Week #2)
Connective Tissue (Week # 3)
Cartilage, Bone and Blood (Week # 3)
Muscle (Week # 4)
Nerve tissue (Week # 4)
Circulatory System (Week # 5)
Lymphoid Tissue and Integument (Week # 6)
Review for Midterm Practical (Week #7)
Midterm Practical (Week #8)
Digestive and Glands (Week # 9)
Respiratory and Urogenital System (Week # 9)
Endocrine System (Week # 10)
Reproductive System (Week # 10)
Special Senses (Week # 10)
Pathology Slides (Week # 11)
Discussion of Pathologies (Week #11)
Text & Atlas Pathology Resources (Week #11)
Homework Assignment: Pathology (Week #11)
Last Homework Assignment: Overview of Course (Week #11) 
Review for Final Practical (Week #12)
Final Practical (Week #13)