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Course: Histology and Embryology 2

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Course title Histology and Embryology 2
Course code HIE/VCA12
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Burianová Adéla, Mgr.
  • Überall Ivo, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Koubová Kateřina, Mgr.
  • Lichnovská Radka, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Čížková Kateřina, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Tauber Zdeněk, doc. MUDr. CSc.
Course content
The Digestive System II. Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas. The Endocrine Glands. Organs of Special Sense II - Ear, Olfaction, Extero- & Intero-receptors. Assisted Reproduction Techniques. Contraception.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic)
Learning outcomes
Contents of the second part comprise the microscopic anatomy and embryology of organ systems.
It is vital for the further study of pathology and the knowledge of the prenatal development will be utilized in following subjects (i.g. pediatry, surgery, obstetrics).
Prerequisites
Completion of courses "Histology ane Embryology 1".
HIE/VCB11
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HIE/VCB12 and KAR/VCB11 and BIO/VCB11
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BIO/VC011 and LCH/VCA11 and CJA/VCB11 and LBF/VCB11
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LBF/VC011 and NAN/VCB12
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NAN/VCB15 and LCH/VCB11
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LCH/VCB19 and PVL/VCB72

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam, Didactic Test

Take part in all the practicals. Pass all the tests succesfully.
Recommended literature
  • Lichnovský, V., Malínský, J. (2009). Přehled histologie člověka v obrazech. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.
  • Lüllmann-Rauch, R. (2012). Histologie. Praha: Grada.
  • Malínský, J., Lichnovský, V. (2006). Přehled embryologie člověka v obrazech. UP Olomouc.
  • Moore, K.L., Persaud, T.V.N.. (2002). Zrození člověka: embryologie s klinickým zaměřením. (překlad 6. vydání).
  • Ross, M. H., Pawlina, W. (2010). Histology. A Text and Atlas with correlated cell and molecular biology Histology. A Text and Atlas with correlated cell and molecular biology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.
  • Sadler, T. W. (2011). Langmanova lékařská embryologie. Praha: Grada.
  • Vacek, Z. (1992). Embryologie pro pediatry. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Vacek, Z. (2006). Embryologie. Praha: Grada.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): - (2021) Category: Medical sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 25.10.2025 23:57. Data created for academic year 2025/2026