Histopathology, 4.5 credits

At least the grade Pass for the courses Introduction to toxicology, Target organ toxicology, Helath risk assessment of chemicals and Laboratory animal science in theory and practice.

Upon completion of the course, the student shall:
Regarding knowledge and understanding:
 

• describe basic knowledge of the appearance and structure of different tissues and organs,
• independently describe general, and give examples of specific, pathological changes that may be caused by toxic substances,

Regarding competence and skills:
 

• be able to use a microscope in order to identify cell types and tissues in histological preparations.

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.

Lectures, seminars and microscopy exercises.

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.
 

The course has been cancelled and was offered for the last time in the spring semester of 2015.

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.