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Histology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:22.02.2024 14:01:06
Study Course Information
Course Code:MK_073LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Histology and CytologyTarget Audience:Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Māra Pilmane
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Morphology
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, aaiakatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061551
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)16Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes32
Total Contact Hours48
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)10Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes20
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Cytology. It is advisable to acquire biology, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry simultaneously.
Objective:
To develop general and specific understanding of human cells, tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle and nerve tissues) and structure of organs, especially those of head, face and neck (oral cavity, including tongue, teeth, lips, salivary glands, and sense organs). Understanding the necessity of this knowledge in practical work of dentists will be developed and a positive attitude towards this difficult subject will be created. Course description: the concept of all the differentiated organ structures in the human body (gastrointestinal, immune and haematopoietic, heart and blood vessels, neuroendocrine, respiratory, urinary, reproductive), their structural aging changes, and of connection between the above mentioned structures and those of face, jaw and neck.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Epithelial tissue.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
2Connective tissue.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
3Cartilage. Bone.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
4Development of bones. Temporomandibular joint.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
5Muscle tissue: skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and smooth muscle.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
6Blood.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
7PNS, CNS.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
8Endocrine system.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
9Epithelial tissue.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
10Connective tissue.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
11Blood amd lymph vessels.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
12Cartilage. Bone.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
13Development of bone.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
14Skin. Appendices of the skin.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
15Colloquium I. Epithelium. Connective tissue. Cartilage. Bone. Development of bone. Blood vessels. Skin and its appendices.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
16Blood.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
17Hemopoietic and Immune organs. Tonsils.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
18Muscular tissue.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
19Nerve system.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
20Central nerve system.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
21Colloquium II. The blood. Hemopoietic and Immune organs. Muscular and nerve tissues. Nerve system.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
22Endocrine glands.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
23Diffuse neuroendocrine system.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
24Urinary system.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
25Reproductive system.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
26Oral cavity: tooth development and structure I.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
27Oral cavity: tooth structure II.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
28Respiratory system.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
29Sense organs: organ of hearing.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
30Sense organs: organ of vision.Lectures1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
31Reproductive system.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
32Lip, tongue.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
33Tooth development.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
34Stomach. Small and large intestine. Appendix vermiformis.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
35Functional morphology of the main salivary glands. Oesophagus.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
36Liver, pancreas, gall bladder.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
37Colloquium III: gastrointestinal system.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
38Nose, paranasal cavities. Larynx, trachea, lungs.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
39Organ of vision. Organ of hearing.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
40Seminarium: respiratory system, sense organs.Classes1.00Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Within the study course, individual work is organized, analyzing micropreparations and preparing lesson protocols. Individual work with recommended literature, according to the topics of lectures and classes. Preparation of presentations in small groups, according to the course topics. Analysis of the results of scientific publications to deepen the understanding of the subject in relation to the structure of teeth and the oral cavity. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
• Laboratory class protocols of appropriate quality, finished and submitted in due time; • Participation in Colloquia and Seminarium; demonstration of the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills during the test; • 1st Semester – Semester test, 2nd Semester – Exam. Oral examination at the end of the course. During the examination the students’ theoretical knowledge of tissue and organ morphology (50%) and practical skills (50%) in analysing specimens and schematic images are tested. Students show how to specify age-related changes in tissues and organs. They demonstrate their understanding of development of relevant processes and functions of tissues and organs especially in all the structures of the oral cavity as well as the ability to relate morphology with processes.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Oral)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to describe the cell structure of the differentiated body tissue and organs; indicate correlations between the face, jaw and neck structures and those of different body tissue and organs; explain aging changes of structures; distinguish the role of histology in cases of different changes in teeth and jaw, and face structures.
Skills:Students will be able to: • identify face, jaw and neck structures in routinely stained histological slides; • differentiate main tissue groups in histological schemes; • work with special literature, record, describe and display prepared histological specimens; • prepare reports and give presentations on issues of histology.
Competencies:Students will be able to recognise embryonic tissue and organ morphology and structure in clinical specimens and pictures of the science of morphology. They will be able to distinguish between healthy and pathological tissues particularly in oral mucosa and tooth structure. The students will be able to evaluate the quality and methods of specimens and the way they might be used in clinic.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Dālmane Aina, Histoloģija. 2004. LU Akad. apg. 319 lpp. ISBN13: 9789984770420/. Latviešu valodā jaunāks, precīzāks, atkārtots izdevums nav pieejams. Esošais izdevums ir akceptējams tā precizitātes dēļ un to ir sarakstījuši katedras docētāji.
2Eroschenko Victor P. 2013. Atlas of Histology with Functional Correlations. 13th Edition. LWW. 617 p. ISBN-10: 1496316762, ISBN-13: 978-1496316769
3Nanci A. 2013. Ten Cate's Oral Histology: Development, Structure, and Function. 9th Edition. Elsevier. 352 p. ISBN-13: 978-0323485241, ISBN-10: 0323485243
4Kierszenbaum Abraham L.,‎ Tres Laura. 2020. Histology and Cell Biology: An Introduction to Pathology. 5th Edition. Elsevier. 824 p. ISBN: 9780323673211, ISBN: 9780323683784
5Lowe J., Anderson P., Anderson S. 2020. Stevens & Lowe's Human Histology. 5th Edition. Elsevier. 440 p. ISBN: 9780323612807, ISBN: 9780323612791
6Mescher Anthony L. 2021. Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text and Atlas. 16th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. 576 p. ISBN-10:1260462986, ISBN-13:978-1260462982
7Ovalle William K.,‎ Nahirney Patrick C. 2021. Netter's Essential Histology. 3rd Edition. 568 p. ISBN-10:0323694640, ISBN-13:978-0323694643
8Kumar G. S. 2019. Orban's Oral Histology & Embryology. 15th Edition. Elsevier. 465 p. ISBN: 9788131254752
9Ross Michael H.,‎ Pawlina Wojciech. 2019. Histology: A Text and Atlas: With Correlated Cell and Molecular Biology. 8th Edition. LWW. 928 p. ISBN-10:1496383427, ISBN-13:978-1496383426
10Suvarna Kim S.,‎ Layton Christopher,‎ Bancroft John D. 2019. Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. 8th Edition. Elsevier. 584 p. ISBN 9780702068645
11Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
12Ross Michael H.,‎ Pawlina Wojciech. 2019. Histology: A Text and Atlas: With Correlated Cell and Molecular Biology. 8th Edition. LWW. 928 p. ISBN-10:1496383427, ISBN-13:978-1496383426
13Kumar G. S. 2019. Orban's Oral Histology & Embryology. 15th Edition. Elsevier. 465 p. ISBN: 9788131254752
14Ovalle William K.,‎ Nahirney Patrick C. 2021. Netter's Essential Histology. 3rd Edition. 568 p. ISBN-10:0323694640, ISBN-13:978-0323694643
15Mescher Anthony L. 2021. Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text and Atlas. 16th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. 576 p. ISBN-10:1260462986, ISBN-13:978-1260462982
Additional Reading
1Dongmei Cui; John P. Naftel; Jonathan D. Fratkin; William Daley; James C. Lynch; Duane E. Haines; Gongchao Yang. 2011. Atlas of Histology with Functional and Clinical Correlations. LWW. 434 p. ISBN-10: 0781797594, ISBN-13: 978-0781797597. Precīzs histoloģisko struktūru atainojums, nav atkārtota izdevuma.
2Gartner Leslie P. 2018. BRS Cell Biology and Histology. 8th Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health. 448 p. ISBN-13: 978-1496396358, ISBN-10: 1496396359
3Hossler Fred. 2014. Ultrastructure Atlas of Human Tissues. 1st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell. 968 p. ISBN-10: 1118284534, ISBN-13: 978-1118284537
4Young Barbara, O'Dowd Geraldine, Woodford Phillip. 2013. Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas. 6th Edition. Churchill Livingstone. 464 p. ISBN-10: 0702047473, ISBN-13: 978-0702047473
5Zhang Guiyun,‎ Fenderson Bruce A. 2014. Lippincott's Illustrated Q&A Review of Histology. LWW. 360 p. ISBN-10: 1451188307, ISBN-13: 978-1451188301
6Gartner Leslie P. Color Atlas and Text of Histology. 2018. 7th edition. LWW. ISBN13: 9781496346735, ISBN10: 1496346734
Other Information Sources
1http://www.med.uiuc.edu/histo/large/atlas/
2http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/
3http://www.visualhistology.com/Visual_Histology_Atlas/
4http://www.meddean.luc.edu/LUMEN/MedEd/Histo/frames/histo_f…
5http://histologyguide.com/slidebox/slidebox.html