Histology/Histologi

Histology/Histologi

 

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Code

Credits

10 ECTS

Aim

The course will provide the students with a basic knowledge of human histology and related methods.

Contents

The course introduces methods of histology and systematically covers the majority of human organs. Through practical exercise the student is trained in basic microscopy. Laboratory exercises focus on standard methods of tissue/cell visualization. Histopathology is introduced using selected examples.

Term

1st and 2nd quarter

Prerequisites

Introduction to Physiology (previously included in Biologi intro)

Type of classes

14 lectures
2x14 practical exercises (microscopy)
18 laboratory exercises

Type of evaluation and aids

2 hours of  "short essay", evaluated on basis of passing/not passing

Educational material

Textbook: Basic Histology, 10th edition (2002/2003)
Authors: L. C. Junqueira, J. Carneiro
Publishing house: McGraw-Hill Education (Lange Medical Books)
ISBN: 0071215654 (1st version of the 10th edition was given a different ISBN)

Responsible teachers

Name: Lise Wogensen Bach    Name: Claus Oxvig
Office address: Forsknigslab. for Biok. Patologi Office address: Molekylærbiologisk Institut,
Kommunehospitalet (bygn. 3b)  Forskerparken (bygn 2, rum 2.03)
Phone: 8949 2167     Phone: 8942 5060
e-mail: lwb@biobase.dk     e-mail: co@mb.au.dk

Other teachers

Søren Rasmus Palmelund Kragh, Lisbeth Smidth Laursen, Simon Glerup Pedersen

Max participants

max 40 (All student on Humanbiologi will be accepted)

Language

Material: English
Spoken language: Danish