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Course 2023-2024

General Histology [SVETB111]

  • 3 credits
  • 25h+30h
  • 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français
Teacher: Poumay Yves

Learning outcomes

To discover, know and understand the main vertebrate animal tissues (structure and function) in order to be able to position them in the main organs of vertebrate animal systems in Special Histology, Physiology and Anatomy.

Objectives

Use the basics of animal cell biology (Cytology) to know and understand the morphology of different animal tissues, mainly vertebrates, and relate them to their functions. Become able to integrate them into organs and later relate them to their dysfunctions in pathology courses.

Content

Epithelia, lining and glandular Conjunctive tissues, including cartilage and bone Muscle tissues Nerve tissue Blood


Teaching methods

The teaching is carried out by constructing diagrams to explain the structures of cells and tissues. These diagrams are made simultaneously with projections of histological images. The whole of the histology subject is illustrated by the associated practical work which is also assessed at the end of the term.

Evaluations

Thirty questions make up the MCQ that assesses the theory during the examination session. Its result (+1 for a correct answer, -0.25 for a wrong answer, 0 for an abstention) gives the numerical value (X/20) which serves as a basis for the calculation of the final mark. This calculation depends on the result obtained in a general histology practical examination. A successful practical examination result (10 or more/20) that is at least 3 points higher than the mark obtained in theory (i.e. X+3/20) increases the latter by 1 point (final mark = X+1/20). A successful practical training result (10 or more/20) at least 6 points higher than the mark obtained in theory (i.e. X+6/20) increases the latter by 2 points (final mark = X+2/20). However, a failed practical training result of 9/20 penalizes the final mark by 1 point (X-1/20), of 8/20 penalizes it by 2 points (X-2/20), of 7/20 penalizes it by 4 points (X-4/20), of 6/20 penalizes it by 6 points (X-6/20) and of 5/20 or less penalizes it by 10 points (X-10/20)

Recommended readings

A General Histology syllabus covers the material in this course (Yves Poumay). The illustrations are available on Webcampus. The histological slides are all accessible via the web at www.histology.be.

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté des sciences
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree