ID:
MED0154
Duration (hours):
84
CFU:
7
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 05/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
TRAINING OBJECTIVES OF THE INTEGRATED HISTOLOGY COURSE The course is organised into the following modules - Cytology and Human Histology - Microscopic Histology - Human Embryology The course provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the structure of human cells, tissues and organs under normal conditions, as well as the structure and development of the embryo. This knowledge is fundamental to understanding the content of subsequent courses in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Human Pathology. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course, students will be able to: - use an optical microscope - describe the general organisation of human eukaryotic cells - recognise the morphological characteristics of different cells and tissues of the human organism under normal conditions using optical and electron microscopes - discuss the functional aspects most directly associated with specific morphological organisation - explain or list the techniques and methodologies most commonly used in the study of histology - comment on images obtained by optical, transmission electron and scanning electron microscopy of biological tissues - contextualise microscopic information by relating it to a macroscopic context - recognise and illustrate basic histological stains - express independent judgement in the evaluation of histological preparations - explain the fundamental concepts of gametogenesis and the characteristics of human reproduction from the earliest stages of embryonic development - describe the various stages of human prenatal development from the zygote (fertilisation) to the embryo (embryogenesis) to the foetus (organogenesis) until birth, with reference to the relevant control and regulation mechanisms DISCUSS THE ABOVE TOPICS USING APPROPRIATE SCIENTIFIC LANGUAGE
Course Prerequisites
For the course to be beneficial, students must have acquired basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, histology and anatomy during their primary and secondary education. Topics covered during the FILTER SEMESTER
Teaching Methods
Classes will be held in person. Students are encouraged to interact with the teacher. The material is made available to students for free consultation and it is strictly forbidden to share it with third parties who are not authorised to access it or download it onto their devices. T he course will be structured with lectures and discussions on the topic; it is necessary to provide hours of classroom teaching. The remaining hours may be delivered through alternative teaching activities, such as video viewings, exercises, online lectures/seminars, workshops, etc.
Supplementary teaching includes:
- Flipped classroom: Students are divided into groups of 5. Each group must independently understand and study two topics (blood cells and cell junctions). They must also prepare a presentation of approximately 60 minutes on the topic, which must be submitted to the instructor. Two randomly selected groups (one per topic) must present their work to their colleagues. This is followed by 15 minutes for discussion of their work (2.5 hours).
- High-fidelity simulation: Students must individually complete a basic module on the use of the optical microscope on the e-learning platform. Once completed, they will access a guided tutorial in the laboratory, where they will have access to histological slides stained with Hematosillin Eosin. Students, either during guided hours or independently, must complete a module with specific objectives, identifying histological structures or specific tissue characteristics of each individual slide, and submit it to the instructor in electronic format before the end of the course. (6 hours guided + 4 hours individual)
The lessons are supported by optional meetings with tutors, who are available each year to help students who need it and request it by sending an email.
Supplementary teaching includes:
- Flipped classroom: Students are divided into groups of 5. Each group must independently understand and study two topics (blood cells and cell junctions). They must also prepare a presentation of approximately 60 minutes on the topic, which must be submitted to the instructor. Two randomly selected groups (one per topic) must present their work to their colleagues. This is followed by 15 minutes for discussion of their work (2.5 hours).
- High-fidelity simulation: Students must individually complete a basic module on the use of the optical microscope on the e-learning platform. Once completed, they will access a guided tutorial in the laboratory, where they will have access to histological slides stained with Hematosillin Eosin. Students, either during guided hours or independently, must complete a module with specific objectives, identifying histological structures or specific tissue characteristics of each individual slide, and submit it to the instructor in electronic format before the end of the course. (6 hours guided + 4 hours individual)
The lessons are supported by optional meetings with tutors, who are available each year to help students who need it and request it by sending an email.
Assessment Methods
The assessment is divided into a written test and a subsequent oral test, with a single final mark out of thirty. The WRITTEN TEST is carried out on a computer platform; students must remember their personal access codes. NO AIDS WILL BE ALLOWED. The quiz consists of 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 30 minutes: 20 questions on cytology and histology, 10 on embryology, covering all the main topics addressed in each module. Some questions require the recognition of optical or electronic microscopy images. Some questions may have more than one correct answer. Each completely correct answer is worth 1 point and each unanswered question is worth 0 points, with small penalties for incorrect answers. If only incorrect answers are given, the score will not be negative. To pass the written test, students must answer at least 20 questions correctly, which entitles them to admission to the oral test exclusively for the same exam session. The result of the written exam is only used for admission to the oral exam and the grade will not be averaged. During the ORAL EXAM, questions will be asked on the topics covered in the three modules, and candidates must demonstrate their ability to use an optical microscope by reading, recognising and commenting on a histological preparation/photograph, describing the microscopic field observed and identifying the tissue; they are not required to identify the organ. Each test aims to assess - the degree of in-depth knowledge of the topics, - the ability to describe the structures that make up the cytoplasm and extracellular matrix of all tissues. - Knowledge of the development of the zygote up to organogenesis. - the ability to analyse histological preparations and discuss them, knowing how to make connections between the various topics - Clarity in the expression of the concepts presented and the ability to use the appropriate terminology will be particularly appreciated. Each candidate will be examined by two teachers, not necessarily the teacher who taught the course. Appropriate attire is required for the exam.
Contents
SEE THE CONTENTS of the INDIVIDUAL modules _ Cytology, Human Histology _ Microscopic Histology _ Embryology
Course Language
Italian
More information
Meetings are held either electronically or in Varese at the Laboratory of Human Morphology, Via Monte Genero 71, Biomedical pole former agricultural colony. tel 0332 217456 Announce yourself at the concierge and / or press button 1 on the intercom
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