Duration
15h Th, 25h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The teaching activities for the Animal Histology course take place during the first semester. They comprise two types of activities: lectures and practical sessions. With the exception of the first lecture, which is devoted to histological methods, each practical session takes place immediately after the corresponding lecture.
The course is structured as follows:
Part I: General histology
- Histological methods
- Epithelia
- Connective and supporting tissues
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Circulatory system
- Digestive system
- Urinary system
- Respiratory system
- Revision session
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course will be devoted to the study of the functional organization of different animal tissues.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course includes face-to-face lectures followed by practical sessions. Attendance at both the theoretical lectures and practical sessions is compulsory.
The concepts introduced during the lectures provide the essential foundation for understanding and completing the practical work. Each practical session therefore takes place immediately after the corresponding lecture.
The lectures present the structure, organisation and functions of the main tissues, organs and organ systems, using diagrams, micrographs and histological sections.
During the practical sessions, students examine histological sections under a light microscope and apply the concepts covered during the lectures. They learn to identify tissues and organs, recognise their characteristic structures, and relate their microscopic organisation to their functions.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Further information:
All teaching activities are conducted exclusively in person. Attendance at both lectures and practical sessions is compulsory. Each practical session takes place immediately after the corresponding lecture.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Further information:
The materials used during the lectures will be made available to students on the eCampus platform.
These materials are intended to support learning but do not replace attendance at lectures and practical sessions, which is compulsory.
Outside the scheduled practical sessions, students may consult the collection of histological slides by appointment. A selection of digitised slides will also be available online through the Cytomine platform, allowing students to practise observing and identifying tissues and organs.
No specific textbook is required. Additional readings or resources may, however, be
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Further information:
Further information:
Assessment will primarily consist of a written examination organised during the examination period. The first examination session will take place in January.
Short assessments may also be organised at the end of certain practical sessions to monitor the progressive acquisition of knowledge and skills. The results of these assessments will contribute to the final grade. Their precise format and weighting will be communicated to students at the beginning of the semester.
The written examination may include different types of questions:
- multiple-choice questions;
- true-or-false statements;
- open-ended questions;
- identification and labelling of structures on histological sections;
- identification or labelling of diagrams;
- production of simple, clearly organised and accurately labelled scientific diagrams.
The assessment will evaluate:
- understanding of theoretical concepts;
- ability to identify tissues, organs and their main structures;
- quality of histological analysis;
- ability to relate microscopic organisation to function;
- accurate use of scientific terminology;
- accuracy and clarity of annotations and diagrams.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The practical works constitute substantial assistance in the acquisition of knowledge, in the acquisition of a critical spirit and in the development of a sense of observation. To be profitable, assistance to practical works involves the previous study of the corresponding matter (at least a thorough reading). The presence in the theorical and practical works is mandatory. Any absence for medical reasons must be justified by a certificate. In case of repeated unjustified absences, the student will be denied access to the examination of tissular biology.
Contacts
Stéphanie Herkenne, Mitochondria in cell-to-cell communication lab. GIGA, B34, AVenue de l'Hôpital, 1 4000 Sart Tilman. Tel: 04 366 33 79. E-mail.sherkenne@uliege.be
Les personnes encadrant les travaux pratiques et les aides à l'étude :
Ema Roekens-E-mail: Ema-Roekens@uliege.be
Romane Jobe- E-mail: Romane.Jobe@uliege.be
GOOSSE Véronique - E-mail : V.Goosse@uliege.be
LEBRUN Marielle - E-mail : mlebrun@uliege.be
PALMAERS Amélie - E-mail : apalmaers@uliege.be
THELEN Nicolas - E-mail : nthelen@uliege.be
Secrétariat :
BROUWERS Sébastien - Tél. : 04 366.50.98 - E-mail : s.brouwers@uliege.be