Name of a course / module

Histology and Embryology

Name of a department where course is held

Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Bialystok

E-mail of department

histolog@umb.edu.pl

Faculty of

Medicine with Division of Dentistry and Division of Medical Education in English

Name of a field of study

Faculty of Medicine

Level of education

First degree studies, Uniform master’s degree studies

Form of study

full time × part time

Language of instruction

Polish English ×

Type of course

obligatory × facultative

Year of study / Semester

I × II £ III £ IV £ V £ VI £

1 × 2 × 3 £ 4 £ 5 £ 6 £ 7 £ 8 £ 10 £

11 £ 12 £

Introductory courses with preliminary requirements

Getting credit according to recruitement procedure

Number of didactic hours with specification of forms of conducting classes

lectures – 24h

seminary-12h

classes – 74h

Assumptions and aims

of the course

The aim of the course is to master by students the necessary knowledge from histology and embryology. The course include the construction and function of cells, histological structure of tissues and organs, as well as general and detailed embryology (stages of human embryonic development). In addition, students recognize tissues and organs from microscopic slides.

Classes are taken in didactic classroom equipped with computers and microscopes. Lectures preceding the practical classes are closely linked.

Didactic methods

- providing knowledge in a form of a lecture

- practical classes – short presentation prepared by teacher, discussion, microscopic

slides revision and drawing according to the subject – individual work with student,

- consultation -individual consultation with teacher or person responsible for teaching

- regular consultation hours for student:

Assoc. Professor Elżbieta Czykier – Monday 10.15 -11.15

Assoc. Professor Beata Szynaka – Monday 10.15 -11.15

Dr Agnieszka Miąsko- Kłubowicz  – Thursday 10.00 -11.00

Assoc. Professor Joanna Pancewicz – Thursday 11.30. -12.30

Professor Wiesława Niklińska -  Wednesday 11.30 -12.30

Full name of the person conducting the course

Employed scientific and teaching staff

Full name of the person responsible for teaching

Person responsible for teaching – Professor Wiesława Ewa Niklińska,

Course coordinator – Assoc. Professor  Beata Szynaka

Symbol and number of learning outcomes according to the teaching standards and other learning outcomes

Description of directional learning outcomes

Form of classes

Verification methods for achieving intended learning outcomes

Knowledge

A.W1.

English and Polish terminology of histology and embryology

lecture

classes

Summarizing methods

- written exam - test

- practical exam- slides recognition

Forming methods,

- observation of the student's work

- pretest

- evaluation of the activity in the classroom

- completion of each activity

- assessment of preparation for classes

- discussion in class

- partial tests

A.W4.

Basic cell structures and their functional specialization

lecture

classes

A.W5.

Micro-architecture of tissues, extracellular matrix and organs,

lecture

classes

A.W6.

Stages of embryogenesis, structure and functions of fetal membranes and placenta; stages of development of particular organs

lecture

classes

Skills

A.U1

Using optic microscope, including immersion

classes

Summarizing methods

- practical examination – recognition of microscopic slides

Forming methods

- observation of the student's work

- pretest

- evaluation of the activity in the classroom

- completion of each activity

- assessment of preparation

for classes

- discussion in class

- partial tests

A.U2

Recognizing histological structures of organs, tissues, cells and cell components presented by microscopic images, giving an accurate description and interpretation of their composition and relationships between their structures and functions

classes

A.U5

Using the terminology of anatomy, histology and embryology in speech and writing

classes

Social competence

K1

Respects medical confidentiality and patient rights

Summarizing methods

Continuous assessment by teachers (observation)

Forming methods, e.g.,

- observation of the student's work

- discussion in class

K3

Directs the good of the patient putting them in the first place

K4

Is aware of his own limitations and has ability to continuously improving his skills

ECTS points

9

Student Workload

Form of activity

Number of hours to complete the activity

Classes that require the participation of a teacher

1. Realization of the course: lectures (according to the curriculum )

2. Realization of the course: classes (according to the curriculum )

3. Realization of the course: seminars; (according to the curriculum)

4. Realization of the course: electives

5. Participation in consultation

Total hours:

Student self-study

1 ECTS point means 25-30 hours of student work in various forms, such as:

1. Preparation for the theoretical and practical classes (realization of projects, documentation, case description etc.)

2. Preparation for tests/credits

3. Preparation for an exam/final test-credit

Total hours:

Course contents:

Learning outcomes

(symbol and number)

Topics

1. A.W1., A.W4., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

2. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

3. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

4. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

5. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

6. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

7. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

8. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

9. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

10. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

11. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

12. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

13. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

14. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

15. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.W6., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

16. A.W1., A.W4., A.W5., A.U1., A.U2., A.U5.

17. A.W1., A.W6., A.U5.

1.Cytology

2. Epithelial tissues

3. Proper connective tissue

4. Blood, hematopoiesis

5. Muscle tissue

6. Nerve tissue

7. The circulatory system and its development

8. The lymphatic system and its development

9. The digestive tract and its development

10. The urinary system and its development

11. The male reproductive system and its development

12. The female reproductive system and its development

13. The respiratory system and its development

14. The nerve system and its development

15. Special sense organs and its development

16. Skin and its products

17. General embryology

Obligatory textbook: (1-2 pozycje)

Michael H. Ross, Wojciech Pawlina Histology. A Text and Atlas.

Leslie P. Gartner, James L. Hiatt. Color Textbook of Histology.

Keith L.Moore, T.V.N. Persaud, Mark G. Torchia.Before we are born. Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects.

Optional textbook: (1-2 pozycje)

Jeffrey B Kerr. Functional Histology.

T.W.Sadler. Medical Embryology.

Criteria for assessing the achieved learning outcomes and the form and conditions for receiving credit:

Conditions for receiving credit is passing all classes and partial tests (practical and theoretical). 10 hours of student’s absence disqualify the student from getting the credit.