4.00 Credits
Acquaints students with current methods of microscopical cell study, including pertinent theory. Laboratory work provides opportunity to acquire skill in processing tissues by routine paraffin procedures, selective staining of cell constituents, enzymatic digestion and chemical extraction, phase-contrast microscopy, and other techniques. Requires special research project. Prerequisite: BIOL 2020 and consent. Dual listed with ZOO 4140.