Information Package / Course Catalogue
Histology Laboratory
Course Code: BYL252
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 2
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Examination of animal tissues at the microscope level.

Course Content

Microscopic structure of epithelium, connective, cartilage, bone, blood, muscle and nervous tissue.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yücel KOCA
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the concept of texture and its importance.
2.Defines the structure of basic tissues and organs and understands their importance.
3.Examines and comprehends tissues and differentiated cell types at the microscope level.
4.Learns the microscopic structure and types of epithelium and connective tissue.
5.Knows and explains the microscopic structure and types of cartilage, bone and blood tissue.
6.Understands the types and microscopic structures of muscle and nerve tissues.
7.Discusses histology laboratory experiences and transfers his knowledge.
8.Researches databases related to histology, obtains information about current topics, and interprets the information obtained.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Başımoğlu Koca Y., Histoloji Atlası. Bedray Basım, 2008, İstanbul. ISBN: 978-605-5989-03-3.
2.Akay MT., General Histology Atlas, Palme Publishing, Publication No: 277, ISBN 978-9944-341-30-1, Ankara 2010
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Laboratory
Explanation of microscope use and histological preparation process.
Week 2 - Laboratory
Cover epithelium (single-layer cover epithelium types).
Week 3 - Laboratory
Cover epithelium (multilayered cover epithelium types).
Week 4 - Laboratory
Exocrine glands; Types of secretory epithelium according to the chemical structure of the secretion.
Week 5 - Laboratory
Exocrine glands; Types of secretory epithelium according to the shape of the last part where the secretion is formed.
Week 6 - Laboratory
Neuroepithelium, myoepithelium, endocrine secretory organs.
Week 7 - Laboratory
Connective tissue cells and fibers.
Week 8 - Laboratory
Types of connective tissue (Midterm Exam).
Week 9 - Laboratory
Erythrocytes, leukocytes; agranulocytes, granulocytes and platelets.
Week 10 - Laboratory
Hyaline, elastic and fibrous cartilage.
Week 11 - Laboratory
Microscopic structure of bone tissue.
Week 12 - Laboratory
Ossification; intramemranous (desmal) and chondral ossification.
Week 13 - Laboratory
Muscle tissue structure; smooth muscle, skeletal and cardiac muscle.
Week 14 - Laboratory
Nervous tissue; neuron structure and neuroglia cells.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Laboratory142256
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
4
4
5
4
3
5
3
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
5
4
3
5
3
4
5
OÇ-3
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
2
4
5
OÇ-4
4
3
3
5
3
3
OÇ-5
4
3
3
5
3
3
OÇ-6
4
3
3
5
3
3
OÇ-7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
2
4
5
4
OÇ-8
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026