Biology 523 - Histology
Spring
2025
01
4.00
Andrew Spracklen
TU TH 8:30AM 9:45AM
UMass Amherst
43966
Morrill Science Room 311
aspracklen@umass.edu
In this course we explore the cellular structure and function of human tissues and organ systems. The laboratory component offers a unique opportunity for you to develop and refine your skills in microscopy and visual identification of cells, tissues, and organs as well as tissue sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry, and imaging. This includes a semester-long group project where you will prepare samples, section, stain, and analyze an organ of your choice and explore how the histology of this organ is altered by disease. This course provides a strong background for those interested in pursuing a career in health sciences or graduate school in cell biology, morphology, or physiology. With Biology 494LI, this course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-Biol students.
This course is open to BIOLOGY majors only. Biology 151/161H & 152/162H wC Biology majors only.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.