B9435 - LABORATORIO DI ISTOLOGIA ED EMBRIOLOGIA UMANA (LZ a)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student is skilled at light microscope use. In particular, the student is able to recognize and classify the human tissues.

Course contents

This teaching module is part of the Integrated Course in Human Histology and Embryology. The objective of the Integrated Course in Human Histology and Embryology is to define the morpho-functional organization of the human body at the microscopic level, including the temporal dimension, encompassing embryonic development and elements of organogenesis, somatic growth, and aging.

SPECIFIC CONTENTS OF THE TEACHING MODULE:

Principles of optical microscopy and preparation of histological slides. Strategies for the identification under the optical microscope of covering, exocrine, and endocrine epithelial tissues; connective tissues proper; adipose tissue; cartilage tissue; bone tissue; blood; lymphoid tissue; muscular tissue; nervous tissue. Laboratory activities require students to individually observe histological slides using an optical microscope under the guidance of the professor. The professor is present in the laboratory to support the development of the student's individual skills.

Readings/Bibliography

• Guida illustrata all'istologia di C. Rizzoli, M.A. Brunelli, C. Castaldini; Piccin Editore
• Istologia atlante di G. Bani, D. Bani, T. Bani Sacchi; Idelson-Gnocchi Editore
• Atlante di Istologia di Gianpaolo Papaccio; Idelson-Gnocchi Editore
• Dongmei Cui Atlante di Istologia con correlazioni funzionali e cliniche a cura di A. Filippini, A. Musarò, E. Ziparo; Piccin Editore
• Atlante di Istologia e Anatomia microscopica di M.H. Ross, W. Pawlina, T. A. Barnash; Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
• Anatomia microscopica Atlante Manrico Morroni Casa Editrice Edi-Ermes
• Anatomia microscopica del Netter a cura di A.Baldi CIC Edizioni Internazionali

Teaching methods

Classroom projections of histological specimens, including strategies for the identification and classification of normal human tissues. The laboratory section includes a practical activity with individual light microscopy exercises guided by the instructor, aiming to provide each student with the opportunity to practice the independent identification of histological specimens.

As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Module 1, 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] on Health and Safety online

Assessment methods

To take the exam, students must register using the Almaesami online platform.

The final exam is a practical test held in the laboratory. The assessment of acquired skills is carried out using an optical microscope and consists of identifying and classifying the tissues present in three histological slides. Students are required to describe the elements that led to the identification of the tissues. Passing the practical test is a prerequisite for accessing the oral exam of the two integrated teaching modules of human Histology and Embryology. The oral exam may take place in a different session, but the validity of the practical test expires on July 31st. The grade obtained in this teaching module will be integrated with the results achieved in the other teaching modules of the integrated program, determining the final grade for the integrated course, which will be expressed out of thirty (30/30).

 

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Mono and binocular optical microscopes, 5-head s optical microscope for groups of students, optical microscope connected to a 60" screen. Virtual histological slides are available online at:

https://unibo.smartzoom.com/

http://virtualmicroscopy.patologia-sperimentale.unibo.it/_contenuti/index.php?viewPage=14

Office hours

See the website of Annalisa Palmieri