Course: Histology and Embryology 2

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Course title Histology and Embryology 2
Course code HIE/VCA21
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
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)
  • Koubová Kateřina, Mgr.
  • Lichnovská Radka, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Čížková Kateřina, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Tauber Zdeněk, doc. MUDr. CSc.
Course content
Microscopic structure and development of the digestive, respiratory, skin and endocrine glands. Microscopic structure and development of the urinary, female and male reproductive systems. Microscopic structure and development of the CNS, PNS and sensory organs.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic)
Learning outcomes
The second semester of Histology and Embryology focuses on the microscopic anatomy and embryology of organ systems.
Students understand the microscopic anatomy of organ systems as well as their embryonic development. This knowledge serves as a starting point for further study of pathological anatomy and clinical disciplines such as pediatrics, surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, etc.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the structure of basic tissue types. Knowledge of the early stages of embryonic development.
HIE/VCB12 and KAR/VCB11 and BIO/VC011 and CJA/VCB11 and LBF/VC011 and PVL/VCB12 and PLE/VCB11 and LCH/VCB11 and NAN/VCA12 and NAN/VCB12 and PLE/VCA11

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

Participation in practical sessions. Successful completion of tests. Written / oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Mescher, A. (2018). Junqueirovy základy histologie. Praha: Galén.
  • Sadler, T.W. (2023). Langmanova lékařská 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): - (2025) Category: Medical sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter