HISTOLOGY Biology 360
Course Syllabus Fall '15
Dr. Carolyn Jaslow
Phone: 843-3563 (Office)
272-7148 (Home BEFORE 9 pm)
e-mail: cjaslow@rhodes.edu
Date
Lecture Topics, Readings, & Exams*
Office: FJ 144
Office Hours: Tu 1-2, Th & Fri 10-11
or by appointment
Wednesday Lab Topics & Practicals*
Aug 26, 28
Introduction, Cells (ch 1)
Microscope Intro., Cells
Aug 31, Sept 2, 4
Cells; Epithelial Tissues (pp. 71-72; ch. 5);
QUIZ (9/4)
Finish Cell lecture in FJ-B
Finish Cell Lab
Sept 9, 11
Epithelial Tissues (continued)
Epithelial Tissues, Scope/Cell Quiz
Sept 14, 16, 18
Integumentary System (ch. 9)
Connective Tissues (ch. 4)
Connective Tissues,
Integumentary System, Epith Quiz
Sept 21, 23, 25
Skeletal System (ch. 10); EXAM I (9/25)
Skeletal System, CT/Integ Quiz
Sept 28, 30, Oct 2
Skeletal System (continued)
Muscle and Vessels, Skel Quiz
Oct 5, 7, 9
Muscle (ch. 6), Circulatory System (ch. 8)
MIDTERM LAB PRACTICAL
Oct 12, 14, 16
Blood (ch. 3), Immune System (ch. 11)
Immune system lecture in FJ-B;
start BIR Systems lab
Oct 21, 23
Respiratory System (ch. 12), EXAM II (10/23)
Finish BIR Systems, Imaging Demo
Oct 26, 28, 30
Gastro-Intestinal System (pp. 239, 246-250; ch 14)
G-I System, BIR Quiz
Nov 2, 4, 6
G-I System, Nerve Tissue (pp. 122-139; 384-389)
Nerve & Endocrine Sys, G-I Quiz
Nov 9, 11, 13
Endocrine System (ch. 17)
N&E Quiz, work on lab papers
Nov 16, 18, 20
EXAM III (11/16), Urinary System (ch. 16)
Urinary System
Nov 23
Urinary Syst. (cont.),
Thanksgiving -- No Lab
Nov 30, Dec 2, 4
Male Reproductive Syst. (ch. 18)
Reproductive Systems, Urin Quiz
Dec 7, 9
Female Reproductive System (pp. 351-369)
FINAL LAB PRACTICAL
Dec. 16 (Wed) 8:30 AM FINAL LECTURE EXAM
* Cell phones are to be turned off and stored out of sight during all exams, quizzes, and practicals. During lecture exams you may not
leave the classroom until you have finished your exam. If you leave the room, I will collect your exam at that time.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To understand the organization of mammalian organ systems and tissues and how their micro-anatomical form
(histology) determines their function. Therefore, to know what is inside our bodies and how these structures
and systems carry out the day-to-day activities of a living organism. To achieve the course objectives we will
review basic cell design and activities, and you will learn how to use microscopic images to interpret the form
and function of the different tissues and organs.
TEXT:
Young B, O’Dowd G, Woodford P. 2014. Wheater's Functional Histology. A Text and Colour Atlas. 6th ed.
Philadelphia (PA): Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier Ltd. 452 p.
We will use this book for readings assigned in lecture and as a laboratory atlas. Please bring it to lab every
week. Every week you will receive laboratory handouts that you should read before coming to lab. These will
explain which slides are to be viewed and what information you need to know concerning the tissues. Your
introductory biology text may be useful when you need some basic clarification.
OTHER COURSE MATERIALS:
PowerPoint presentations and lecture outlines will be available on Moodle.1 You are urged to make use of these
materials, and you should bring a copy of the lecture outline to class the day of that lecture. As we finish
each daily lecture or each set of notes, you should study them thoroughly and do the practice questions available
on Moodle. Because these are all multiple choice types of questions, they do not force you to explain concepts
as you will need to do on exams. However, they will help you to see what specific knowledge you have
mastered and what areas need further study.
GRADING:
The following are the approximate point values for assignments. The points earned for all assignments (lecture
and lab) will generate a single percentage used to derive your grade according to the grading scale provided
below. This grade will be entered for both the four credits of Bio 360(1) and the one credit of Bio 360(2) lab.
points
200
the best two of the first three lecture exams (all will begin at 7:30 AM on the exam day)
100
the lecture exam during finals week
15
lecture quiz
100
10 weekly lab quizzes
100
pathology paper (Due Tuesday, November 24 by 5 PM)
~ 30
midterm lab practical
~ 30
final lab practical
Lecture exams will be based on material presented in lecture plus specific assigned readings and
handouts. You are expected to attend all lectures, and lab attendance is required. Lab quizzes and
exams will be based on information in your lab handouts, demonstration materials, and information
introduced at the start of lab.
Grading Scale (because I drop an exam, I do not round up scores):
93% < A
90% < A- < 93%
1
87% < B+ < 90%
83% < B < 87%
80% < B- < 83%
77% < C+ < 80%
73% < C < 77%
70% < C- < 73%
67% < D+ < 70%
63% < D < 67%
60% < D- < 63%
F < 60%
Because there is always a possibility that you will have technical difficulty accessing electronic materials, please be sure to obtain
the necessary materials well in advance of the class or exam for which you will need them. For example, you will not be
excused from an exam because you could not get the PowerPoints.
ATTENDANCE
Students with extracurricular activities (e.g., athletics) or special obligations (e.g., interviews) that will require
them to miss one or more classes during the semester should talk to me in advance of their anticipated absence.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
All work turned in for this course is to be completed in accordance with Rhodes’ Honor Code. Students are
expected to be familiar with the requirements of the Code and to conduct themselves accordingly in all
classroom matters.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
In lecture, electronic devices are allowed only for legitimate classroom purposes (e.g., taking notes), and all
devices should be silenced. Cell phones should not be out, but if there is a serious need to leave your cell phone
on, such as a family emergency, please put it on vibrate mode and let me know. In lab, electronic devices are
allowed if they are silent and if you are respectful of others and do not use them in ways that are distracting.
You may find phones useful for capturing pictures of your slides through your microscope’s oculars. During
exams or quizzes in lecture or lab, all phones should be silenced and stored out of sight. Having a phone
out during an exam will be considered a violation of the Honor Code, even if the phone is turned off.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you need any sort of special accommodations in relation to this course, please bring this fact to my attention
by the end of the first week of classes so that arrangements can be made.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
The Biology Department is committed to creating an academic climate that is safe and respectful of all students,
staff, and faculty regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, size, socioeconomic
background, religion, spirituality, physical ability, mental ability, or any other aspect of one’s identity. A
climate of mutual respect allows us to ask difficult questions and to participate in honest discussions, even in
the context of strong disagreement. Creating this kind of open, honest, and respectful climate is our mutual
responsibility.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE
I will do my best to help any student who comes to me with non-course-related concerns. Please keep in
mind, however, that all faculty members are mandated to report any incidents of sexual misconduct that comes
to their attention. That means that I cannot keep information about sexual misconduct confidential if you share
that information with me.
The Rhodes Counseling Center, the College Chaplain, or the Student Health Services Staff can advise you
confidentially. Also, the Title IX Coordinator, Claire Shapiro, (Director of Human Resources, 843-3750,
shapiro@rhodes.edu) or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, AnneMarie Reed (Director of Community Standards,
Student Affairs, 843-3899, reeda@rhodes.edu) can help you access other resources on campus and in the local
community.
The student Sexual Misconduct Policy is in the Student Handbook; it can be found on the InRhodes web site
at https://in.rhodes.edu/admin/studentconduct/Pages/Sexual-Misconduct-.aspx.