Brief Description :
The Zoology Laboratory provides the students with a suitable environment to develop a detailed understanding of the animal kingdom by exploring the physical, morphological and physiological characteristics of animals. The laboratory presents through its instruments an ideal place for undergraduate students to study the histology of various cells, tissues and organs.
Topics include :
- Collection and preservation of animal species.
- Dissection of vertebrate and invertebrates animals.
- Exploration of the general anatomy of animals from different phyla through various slide examination and observation of animal specimens preserved in the laboratory.
- Application of micro-techniques for slide preparation and staining through fixation, embedding and sectioning.
- Slide identification of various histological slide tissues and organ sections.
- Identification of embryological slides and embryological stages.
Major equipments used in the laboratory :
- Light Microscopes
- Paraffin Dispenser
- Drying Oven
- Rotary Microtome
- Water Bath
- Fridge
Laboratory serves the following courses (Fall/Spring2017/2018) :
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Semester |
Hours/Week |
| BIOL 231L |
Biology I Laboratory |
Fall |
4 |
| BIOL 433L |
Developmental Biology Laboratory |
Fall |
2 |
| BIOL 232L |
Biology II Laboratory |
Spring |
2 |
| BIOL 432L |
Ecology Laboratory |
Spring |
2 |
| BCHM 336L |
Metabolic biochemistry |
Spring |
2 |
| BIOL 223 (Health Science) |
Biology |
Fall |
4 |
| MELS 403 (Health Science) |
Histopathology |
Fall |
2 |
| MELS 303 (Health Science) |
Medical Parasitology |
Fall |
2 |
Laboratory Information :
- Building: C
- Floor: B1
- Room: CB6
- Capacity: 20
- Contact Name: Rayan Al Jam
- Ext: 4430
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