CBIO 1312

Cell and Tissue Biology

Required of all first-year medical students. The structure-function relationships of human cells, tissues, and organ systems are described with an emphasis on the modern cell biological, biochemical and ultrastructural methods used to understand these close relationships. Material is presented in an integrated sequence for cell biology, basic tissue histology, organ histology, and endocrine/reproductive system histology. The unique modifications of the cell membrane, the cytoskeleton, the various subcellular organelles, and the characteristic molecular content of these structures as they relate to specialized tissue functions are noted throughout the course with lecture, discussions, lab, and demonstrations. Topics for this course are closely aligned with those in the physiology course and include some integration sessions related to specific disease process.

Units: 7.0