Cells and the Fabric of Life

Syllabus

1. Embryonic origin of tissues
2. Differentiation and Histiogenesis
   1. Paradigm of differential gene expression
3. Epithelia
   1. Classification of epithelia, types
   2. Structure and function of basement membranes
   3. Cell surface specializations
   4. Cell junction
   5. Glands and glandula epithelia
4. Muscle tissues
   1. Organization of skeletal muscle
   2. Innervation, end plates, T-tubule system contraction
   3. Histiogenesis of muscle
   4. Cardiac muscle
   5. Smooth muscle
5. Evolution of multicellarity
6. Immune system
7. Connective tissues
   1. Cells and fibres, classification
   2. Collagen structure
   3. Adipose tissue
   4. Dermis, tendons and ligaments
   5. Cartilage
   6. Bone lamellar, compact
      1. Formation
      2. Endochandial intramembranes
      3. Maintenance and turnover
      4. Bone repair
8. Respiratory system
9. Female reproductive system

Online Lectures

Tutorials

1. Early embryogenesis
2. Differentiation & histiogenesis
3. Epithelia
4. Muscle tissues
5. Evolution of multicellarity
6. Immune system
7. Connective tissues – soft tissue and cartilage
8. Connective tissues – bone
9. Respiratory system
10. Female reproductive system

Practicals

1. Embryos and tissues
2. Epithelia and muscle
3. Immune system
4. Connective tissues
5. Reproductive system

Assessment

• Lab book
• Tutorial presentation
• Test theory and prac
• Exam: end of year – theory and practical

References

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