Histology and Embryology
Objectives
The Curricular Unit of Histology and Embryology has the pedagogical objective
the knowledge, from a clinical perspective, of the microscopic and functional
characteristics of cells, tissues and their organization in organs and organic
systems of the human body, always integrating Embryology to understand the
formation and the normal relationships of these structures and including
morphological and functional variations dependent on adaptation and
physiological evolution. The study of Histology is understood as a solid basis for
the anatomopathological diagnosis, essential for the diagnostic and therapeutic
approach in all medical and surgical specialties. The recognition and
identification under an optical microscope of cells, tissues and organs of the
human body, as well as their organization into systems, will be the object of
evaluation. Knowledge of the link between morphology and functionality is
considered essential. Practice in the use of optical microscope will be required.
General characterization
Code
107009
Credits
7
Responsible teacher
Maria da Saudade Pereira André,MARIA TERESA FERREIRA CASTELA ABECASSIS BASTOS LOPES,SUSANA ISABEL MATEUS SANTOS
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 196
Teaching language
PT
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Available soon
Teaching method
The syllabus will be available through 28 theoretical classes (24 recorded and 4
face-to-face) and 936 hours of practical classes, corresponding to 4 hours per
week per class. Each theoretical class will include a set of questions related to it
and that will be the summary of the learning objectives of the class.
All theoretical content will be made available to students, which can be accessed
on the MOODLE platform. The practical classes will be organized in 18 classes,
with a maximum of 18 students per class. Continuous practical evaluation will be
carried out in the form of 10 small tests carried out to evaluate the knowledge
acquired in previous practical classes, starting from practical class nº 5.
Evaluation method
Distributed throughout the semester/school year, with final evaluation exam/test
Subject matter
The syllabus integrate methods and tools in the study of cells, tissues, organs
and systems. All organs and systems of the human body will be addressed,
always complemented with embryology and emphasizing the modification of
structures in accordance with the functionality and evolution of the individual,
whether hormonal or age.