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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
HISL0520-1  General histology

Duration :  15h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in physiotherapy and readaptation, 2nd yearFirst semester2
Lecturer :  Marie‑Paule Defresne
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
  • Histological techniques
  • Epithelial tissue: classification morphology, adhesion, cell surface specialisations
  • Epithelial tissue: glandular epitheliums
  • Connective tissue: matrix, cells, different types
  • Contractile cells ans muscle tissue
  • The skin
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Histology is a biological and medical discipline. Histology is sometimes called "microscopical anatomy" because it consists to study with a microscope the structures of the organs, the way of these structures are arranged and how they establish functional relations. General histology study the tissues which are associations of cells of the same type and of extracellular components. The objectives of these lectures are to descibe cytological and histological characteristics of tissues and to establish relations with their function.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
  • general biology
  • general biochemistry
  • general physiology
  • notions of anatomy
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
The objectives of practical lessons are to develop notions studied during theoretic lectures. They consist in demonstrations during which microscopic slides are analysed, figures are presented and annotated. Students can also oserve microscopic slides. Practical lessons take place in the rooms of practical lessons ,CHU, B23
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The lectures are given during the S3 for the students of the 2d year of bachelor in Physiotherapy and Readaptation (2h30 per week during 6 weeks).
Recommended or required readings :  
  • Notes available at Intercopy.
  • slides on line.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination.
Organizational remarks :  
Reference book: Human Histology, Stevens et Lowe, DeBoeck University.
Contacts :  
Professeur DEFRESNE
Tél: 04/366.24.03
E-mail: mp.defresne@ulg.ac.be

Items online :  
general histology
slides and textbook


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