Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- know the main stains used in histopathology and their applications.
- know the various steps for the application of histological techniques
- know how to argue the main case history inherent in forensic histology.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
- General elements of forensic histopathology
- basic histological techniques
- main fields of application of histology and its application in the forensic field
- main forensic applications (diatoms, gas embolism.. etc) with case histories
Full programme
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Bibliography
Forensic Histopathology
Fundamentals and Perspectives.
Dettmeyer 2008
Teaching materials provided during class
Teaching methods
Interactive frontal lectures with students.
Real case studies
Assessment methods and criteria
Elaboration of an explanatory power point on a specific topic
Other information
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