Learning objectives
The main objective of this module is to give students the basic knowledge of eukaryotic cells and tissues. At the end of the course, students will know and will be able to discuss critically on the eukaryotic cell, on the intra and inter cellular relationships and on the tissue organisation.
Prerequisites
NO
Course unit content
The module of Histology aims to teach
to students the basic knowledge of the cell and its components (plasma
membrane, cytoplasm, Golgi's apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, mitocondria,
nucleus), the cell cycle, stem cells, the processes involved in cell
differentiation, the formation and organisation of tissues.
Full programme
The biomolecules and the supramolecular complexes. Cells and extracellular matrix: structure and function. The animal cell as chemical and physical environment. The cell organelles and apparati: morphological and functional aspects. The cell cycle and the mechanisms of cell replication. Basic knowledge on staminal cells and differentiated cells. Cell populations.
Somatic cells: morphological and functional aspects of the differentiated cytotypes. Germ cells. Tissues.
Bibliography
Didactical material given by the teacher, including the slides of the course.
The main book adopted is:
D. Bani et al. ISTOLOGIA per le lauree triennali e magistrali - casa ed. Idelson-Gnocchi GG SORBONA
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Before each new lesson, the teacher will first summarise then check whether the previous topics have been well understood through an interactive discussion with the students.
Assessment methods and criteria
There will be a final written exam during which the student will be asked questions on topics discussed during the course. The exam will assess the understanding of a specific topic, but also the capacity of the student to trace, using the appropriate language, those links necessary to the understanding of the biological phenomenon described.
Other information
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
