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.
Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science
Elective:
BSc in Biology
- Lectures (46 hours)
- Laboratory exercises (24 hours) with reports
Practical exercises: Study of tissue sections of various tissues and organs.
1. Final written exam (4 hours) with regular Norwegian grading system (A-F).
Counts for 60% of the final grade.
2. Portfolio.
Counts for 40% of the final grade.
It consists of 2 multiple choice tests and 8 laboratory reports.
Students are required to successfully pass 9 of the 10 components above, one of which must be the embryology laboratory report, in order to successfully pass the portfolio.
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.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
BI130F - Histology and Embryology - 10 credits
