Histology is the study of tissues, which classically has been accomplished on thin sections. In this capstone course, students learn about these classic histological techniques and have opportunities to do sectioning themselves. They see how modern histological approaches make it possible to understand diseases with incredible precision. They also learn how modern genetics informs our understanding of tissue structure in healthy and diseased individuals. They interact with scientific literature, through careful reading, critical thinking, and produce in-depth presentations on current research. Each student will also have opportunities to teach their peers about what they learn while exploring cutting edge research about the tissues that comprise our bodies: how they function, are affected in disease, and how those diseases can be treated.