Course: Histology and Embryology 1

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Course title Histology and Embryology 1
Course code HIE/VCB12
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
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)
  • 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 subject includes information about the structure and function of cells and basic tissue types in the human body. The content is cytology, microscopic anatomy of tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve, blood), microscopic anatomy and the development of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. Early stages of embryonic development.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration, Projection (static, dynamic)
Learning outcomes
The first semester of histology and embryology includes gaining of both, theoretical and practical knowledge of the microscopic structure of basic tissue types. The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems are also discussed, as well as the basics of embryology.
Student understand the microscopic structure of basic tissue types and the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. He/she is oriented in the early stages of embryonic development.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry at the level of secondary general education.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Didactic Test

Participation in practical sessions. Successful completion of partial tests.
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 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer