Histology and Embryology

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.