MSCI 638 - Fish Histology and Histo-pathology

Spring, even years 4 Vogelbein.

The course is a detailed examination of the normal microscopic structure and function of tissues and organs in fishes and the morphological and functional changes that occur in tissues during disease. Infectious and non-infectious diseases, including pathological changes elicited by chemical toxicants and environmental factors will be evaluated. Lab will consist of in-depth training in routine methods of paraffin histology and histochemistry. (Three lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Restricted to 6 students.)