PATH 578 Human Microanatomy
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the microscopic structure and organization of human tissues and organs in the normal state, comparing the histopathologic changes in common disease states.
Prerequisite
PATH 501/502 Integrated Anatomy, Pathology, and Embryology
Offered
Fall
Outcomes
- 1. Identify and describe the structural characteristics of cell types and tissues microscopically, with associated common abnormalities and malignancies.
- 2. Correlate molecular biomarkers with histologically recognized malignancies.
- 3. Develop and demonstrate a basic proficiency in using histological techniques and interpreting microscopic images.
- 4. Recall and integrate the processes of tissue development, repair, and pathology at the microscopic level.