1Recognize, interpret, and communicate images of normal microscopic structure, using the language and conventions of medicine;

2Recognize, interpret, and communicate images of normal microscopic structure, using the language and conventions of medicine.

3An understanding of the relationship of development to normal microscopic structure.

4An understanding of the molecular mechanisms of fundamental biological phenomena that signal and result in expression of the structures that underlie normal development and cellular physiology.

5An understanding of the relationships of cellular organelles and inclusions to tissue, organ, and whole-animal physiology.

6The skills to effectively use the light microscope for critical observation, analysis, and identification of cell, tissue, organ, and embryonic microstructure.

7An awareness of selected species characteristics as well as structural variation representing physiology, artifact, gerontology, and pathology.

8An awareness of significant links of cellular and tissue design to other disciplines of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences.

9An appreciation of the utility and necessity of the active learning process for developing and maintaining competency as a veterinarian and/or biomedical scientist.