Histological Techniques
General
Prefix
BIOL
Course Number
483
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Theoretical and applied aspects of processing, staining, and evaluating tissues through microscopic study. Lab.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Evaluate the theoretical basis of tissue fixation and demonstrate proficiency using tissues provided.
Outcome
Recommend techniques for sectioning of tissues and demonstrate proficiency of ranking paraffin embedded tissue.
Outcome
Compare the theoretical basis of staining of tissues and demonstrate proficiency in evaluating the quality of stained sections.
Outcome
Distinguish methods for evaluating normal and abnormal tissue and use scoring rubrics to evaluate tissue types and functional state.
Outcome
Excise, dehydrate, embedd, section and stain histological sections for medical and research evaluation.
Outcome
Design trouble-shooting procedures for fixation, staining, and sectioning of tissues.