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CBMM N5001 – Basic Histology

September 6, 2012 to December 20, 2012
Thursdays at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Lecture: MSB B-610/Lab: MSB B-518

This course covers basic histology of human/mammalian tissues and organs.  Lecture presentations and student study will involve the use of virtual microscopy (VM) of histological preparations.  The course is designed for students starting graduate work in biomedical sciences and those employed as biology teachers or laboratory technicians working with biological/pathological tissues.  Although it is primarily designed for Masters students, doctoral students (other than those in the department of Cell Biology & Molecular Medicine) may take this course for credit with added requirements in the form of extra assignments.  The course will meet for 15 evening sessions, once per week for 3 hours each session.

Materials

Ovalle WK and Nahirney PC.  (2008)  Netter’s Essential Histology, Saunders, Elsevier.  (ISBN 978-1929007868)

Students with laptops should bring them to class.  The use of VM employs a team-oriented study approach as classmates view computer images together.

Websites

http://njms.umdnj.edu/gsbs/olc/bhis/index.htm

http://njmsvm.umdnj.edu (on campus)

http://njmstss.umdnj.edu/login (off campus)

https://umdnj.angellearning.com/
[core username and password]

Grading Policy

Exam I   (lecture & lab practical components)  -  45.0%

Exam II  (lecture & lab practical components)  -45.0%

3 Team-Based Learning Assessments  (2.5% each)  -  7.5%

Attendance and participation (includes TBL peer evaluation)  -  2.5%                           

Each exam will consist of approximately 50 questions.  Exams will be comprised of practical questions (based mainly on VM labs) and lecture questions (multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the- blank, short essay questions based mainly on lecture and TBL material).  Students may not bring any books, notes, or electronic devices including computers, calculators, cell phones, players, etc. into the examination room.  There will be no make-up examinations.  Students who need to be absent for class must notify the instructor in advance.  If the University cancels classes because of weather, students are still responsible for the missing day’s assignments.

Please see statement on academic integrity at http://njms.umdnj.edu/gsbs/current_students/docs/Master's%20Handbook%20Aug%20%2026%202011.pdf