Department of Natural Sciences
Human Biology and Histology
Lecture
- in BSc Applied Biology, 2nd Semester
- 6h/week (4L+E/2P)
- Credits: 7 ECTS
Content:
- Basics on structure and function of the different tissue types
- Detailed presentation of macroscopic and microscopic morphology and function of the different organs and organ systems of the human body
Exercises
- Exercises are included in the lecture to repeat the subject matter and to prepare for the exam.
Internship
Content:
- Preparation of a histological specimen: sectioning and staining
- Microscopical inspection of selected histological specimens: Identification of relevant structures under the microscope
- Presentation of one histological specimen to the class
Requirements
Basic knowledge on cytology
Written exam 60 %
Lab report 20 %
Initial test at the beginning of the practical course 10 %
Oral presentation 10 %
Literature
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M.H. Ross & W. Pawlina: Histology - A Text and Atlas; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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B. Young, G. O´Dowd & P. Woodford: Wheater´s Functional Histology; Elsevier.
In German:
- U. Welsch: Lehrbuch Histologie; Elsevier.
- R. Lüllmann-Rauch: Taschenlehrbuch Histologie; Thieme.
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