BIO3101 Animal Histology and Physiology

This course unit deals with two sub-divisions of biology, notably, histology and physiology. Histology will involve the study of the microscopic and ultra- microscopic structures of animal tissues and organs, i.e. microscopic anatomy. Special emphasis will be placed on the relation of structure to function. Tissues to study will include epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous. Physiology will involve the study in physical and chemical terms, the principles, processes and mechanisms involved in animal life functions such as respiration, digestion, circulation, nervous integration, homeostasis and excretion, hormonal control and reproduction; and how these functions are determined by the organism’s evolutionary heritage, environment, size, shape, structure, and physical and chemical laws. A comparative approach will be used when studying animals

Course objectives    
By the end of the course students will be able to:

• Give a review of the various human tissues and organs
• Identify the location various tissues and relate to function
• Describe the functioning of different body organs and systems

Expected outcomes

• Adequately trained students in histological analysis
• Graduates with a wide perspective of general body biology