Histology 1600-lek21HIST-J

The lectures are aimed to acquaint of students with the current state of knowledge in the field of histology.
The aim of the tutorials is to deepen and supplement the knowledge presented in the lectures through active participation in the discussion on a given issue. During the exercises, the student also learns to recognize histological slides.

Total student workload

1.Workload associated with direct participation of academic teachers: - lectures: 20 h - tutorials: 45 h - tests and final exam: 5 h Total workload involving the direct participation of academic teachers: 70 h, which equals 2,8 of an ECTS point. 2.Total student workload: - lectures: 20 h - tutorials: 45 h - preparation for tutorials (including reading of the selected literature and written tasks completion): 25 h - preparation for final test and final test: 30 + 5 = 35 h Total student workload: 125 h, which equals 5 ECTS point. 3. Workload related to achievement of learning outcomes in medical simulation settings: Not applicable 4. Workload associated with achievement of learning outcomes related to medical communication: Not applicable

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Uses the histological nomenclature (A.W1) W2: Describes the functional specializations of cell structures characteristic for tissues and organs (A.W2) W3: Discusses the microarchitecture of tissues and organs (A.W3)

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Correctly operates an optical microscope, also using oil immersion techniques (A.U1) U2: Recognizes structures corresponding to organs, tissues and cells in light microscope images (A.U2)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Is aware of one's own limitations and the need for constant education (K_K05) K2: Consciously uses objective sources of information, including scientific articles and databases (K_K07)

Teaching methods

Lectures: • informational lecture • problem lecture • educational discussion Tutorials: • didactic discussion • practical exercises • analysis of microscopic images

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

A student starting education in the subject should have basic biological knowledge (high school level).

Course coordinators

Maciej Gagat

Assessment criteria

Written test: (≥ 60%) W1-W3, U2
Practical test: (0-1) U1
Semester test (≥ 60%) W1-W3
Recognition of histological slides as part of the practical part of the exam (≥ 60%) U1-U2
Written exam: (≥ 60%) W1-W3
Extended observation (> 50%) K1 – K2

The condition for taking the final test and the final exam is obtaining a positive result on the tests and a positive assessment in the field of social competences. The condition for taking the written exam is obtaining a positive result in the practical part of the exam. The assessment is the basis for summarizing points from practical and theoretical application.

Practical placement

N/A

Bibliography

Basic textbooks:
1) Mescher A.L., HISTOLOGIA JUNQUEIRA. Podręcznik i atlas (red. wyd. pol. Z. Kmieć, R. Wiaderkiewicz), Edra Urban & Partner. Wrocław 2020, wyd. XV lub starsze
2) Hudak R., Memorix Histologia (red. wyd. pol. P. Czekaj) Edra Urban & Partner. Wrocław 2024
3) Interaktywny Atlas Histologiczny: https://atlashistologiczny.pl/index.html

Supplementary handbook:
1) Zabel M. Histologia Podręcznik dla studentów medycyny i stomatologii. Edra Urban & Partner, Wrocław 2022, wyd. II lub starsze
2) Young B., Lowe J.S., Stevens A., Heath J.W. (red. wyd. pol. J. Malejczyk), WHEATER Histologia. Podręcznik i atlas. Edra Urban & Partner, Wrocław 2010, wyd. I lub starsze

Term 2025/26Z:

Notes

Term 2025/26Z:

N/A

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