1st Bachelor in Medical Biology -
Histological techniques and laboratory
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| ECTS Credits | 2 |
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| Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
| Teaching staff | HEMELAERS, Laurent |
| Course Unit | Compulsory |
| Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
| Code | PARA-D_GBM0016/1 |
| Prerequisite | Cellular structure |
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| Aims and Objectives | To acquire theoretical basic notions as regards histological techniques. To learn how to cut embedded tissues and make stains. Understand the rule of each staining |
| Description | Collection of specimens: histologic and cytologic tissues Fixation Decalcification Inclusion and embedding. Use of microtomes and cryostats Staining theory Routine stains, stains of carbohydrates... Practical activities (tissue stains and sections): hematoxylin-eosin, Regaud hematoxilin, alcian blue, PAS |
| Bibliography | HOULD R., Techniques d'histopathologie, Ed. Décarie Montréal, 1984 STEVENS et LOWE, Histologie humaine, Ed. De Boeck Université, (traduction française 1997) GANTER P. et JOLLES G., Histochimie I et II, Ed. Gauthier Villars, 1969 GABE M., Techniques histologiques, Masson, 1968 Histotechnology, A self instructional text, Freida L. Carson, ASCP Press, 1997 |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials |
| Assessment Methods | Written examinations Projects or practical work Continuous assessment Partic and theoric exam |
| Notes | Yes |
| Language | French |
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