Histology and Embryology
The course is mandatory for students of Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science.
Max. 40 seats.
Knowledge The student:
- Has knowledge of the microscopic structure of normal organs and systems of mammals
- Has an overview of the different methods used for tissue preparation and examination
- Is familiar with the key events in normal embryological development in mammals, birds and amphibians.
Skills The student:
- Can use the light microscope to examine histological glass slides.
- Can identify and describe, both orally and in writing, using proper academic terminology, the normal structure of the mammalian tissues that comprise the various organs.
- Can find relevant published information and use it for the interpretation of mammalian tissue sections
- Can understand and reflect upon the relation between the structure of mammalian tissues and their function.
General competence The student:
- Can collaborate and exchange opinions with fellow students for the preparation of scientific reports.
- Can communicate results and theories both orally and in writing.
- Lectures (46 hours)
- Laboratory exercises (24 hours) with reports
Practical exercises: Study of tissue sections of various tissues and organs.
1. Final written exam (SK) (4 hours) with regular Norwegian grading system (AF). Counts for 60% of the final grade.
2. Five written assignments (OP), altogether they count for 40 % of the final grade (each 8%). Letter grades A-F according to regular Norwegian grading system.
Compound assessment:
Students deliver five group reports (written assignments) throughout the semester. Each counts for 8% of the total grade. Letter grades A-F according to regular Norwegian grading system.
At the end of the semester, there will be a written school exam, that counts for 60% of the grade. Letter grades A-F according to regular Norwegian grading system.
Pen, ruler and up to 2 bilingual dictionaries.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.