Course syllabus for

Histopathology, 4.5 credits

Histopatologi, 4.5 hp
This course has been cancelled, for further information see Transitional provisions in the last version of the syllabus.
Please note that the course syllabus is available in the following versions:
Spring2011 , Spring2013 , Spring2015
Course code
4TX009
Course name
Histopathology
Credits
4.5 credits
Form of Education
Higher Education, study regulation 2007
Main field of study 
Toxicology 
Level 
AV - Second cycle 
Grading scale
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Department
Institute of Environmental Medicine
Decided by
Programnämnd 7
Decision date
2010-10-26
Revised by
Programnämnd 7
Last revision
2012-11-07
Course syllabus valid from
Spring 2013

Specific entry requirements

At least the grade Pass for the courses Introduction to toxicology and Target organ toxicology

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student should:

  • demonstrate basic knowledge of the appearance and structure of different tissues and organs,
  • be able to use a microscope and identify cell types and tissues in histological preparations,
  • independently be able to describe general, and give examples of specific, pathological changes that may be caused by toxic substances.

Content

Basic tissue theory and pathology. The anatomy and histology of tissues and organ systems divided into the structure and function of the liver and other toxicologically relevant organs. General and specific pathological changes that can be caused by toxic substances.

Teaching methods

Lectures (web-based and oral), seminars and microscopy exercises.

Examination

The course is examined through a written examination.

Compulsory participation
All seminars and practical demonstrations are compulsory. The course director assesses about and if so, how absence may be compensated. Before the student has participated in compulsory parts, or compensated absence in accordance with the course director 's instructions the student's results will not be registered in LADOK.

Limitations of the number of examinations or practical training sessions
Students who have not passed the regular examination are entitled to participate in five more examinations. If the student is not approved after four examinations, he/she is recommended to retake the course at the next regular course date, and may, after that, participate in two more examinations. If the student has failed six examinations/tests, no additional examination or new admission is provided.

Each time the student has participated in a particular examination is regarded as an examination session. Submission of a blank examination is regarded as an examination session. An examination for which the student has registered but not participated in, will not be counted as an examination session.

Transitional provisions

After each course, there will be at least 6 occasions for examination within a two-year period after the end of the course.

Other directives

The course language is English.

Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Higher Education.

Oral evaluation in the form of course council meetings will be carried out during the course.

Literature and other teaching aids

Mandatory literature

Principles and methods of toxicology Hayes, A. Wallace
Peckham, Michelle. Histology at a glance