BI/0189 (sec
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Human Histology
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Professor: Thompson Course format: Lecture w/lab Number of respondents: 21 Total Enrollment: 62
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"Human Histology" is a comprehensive course on the structure, function, and interrelationships of human tissues and organs. It is part of the first-year curriculum of the medical school. To succeed in the course, a solid foundation in biology is essential, preferably with experience in physiology, immunology, and neuroscience.
There was not a single negative comment about Professor Thompson. She was praised across the board for her teaching style and her methods. When she lectured, she was extremely clear and organized. She complemented her presentation with informative handouts and slides, which added to the clarity of her teaching. Professor Thompson was also able to simplify complex concepts to a very user-friendly level and then build them back up to their true level of complexity. All in all, she was extremely excited, and energetic about the material. This rubbed off on students and made their overall experience in Human Histology more enjoyable.
As could be expected from a medical school course, "Human Histology" was very demanding. The average time commitment was 5-15 hours per week. In addition to weekly labs, there were 3 exams, which were extremely challenging but fair. The amount of material that needed to be learned was tremendous, and in combination with other 1st year medical school courses, it could seem overwhelming at times. However, students also advised students considering taking this course as an undergrad to proceed with caution. It"s very important to have the appropriate foundation and dedication.
In retrospect, Human Histology was a very good experience. Students enjoyed learning so much important material as part of their medical education. Although it was hard and intense, they were even more grateful to have taken the course with an instructor as dynamic and inspiring as Professor Thompson.
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