Histopathology and Clinical Pathology, 5 credits
Histopatologi och klinisk patologi, 5 hp- Course code
- 4TX016
- Course name
- Histopathology and Clinical Pathology
- Credits
- 5 credits
- Form of Education
- Higher Education, study regulation 2007
- Main field of study
- Toxicology
- Level
- AV - Second cycle
- Grading scale
- Fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG)
- Department
- Institute of Environmental Medicine
- Decided by
- Programme Committee 7
- Decision date
- 2015-04-09
- Revised by
- Programme Committee 7
- Last revision
- 2016-03-23
- Course syllabus valid from
- Autumn 2016
Specific entry requirements
At least the grade Pass for the course Principles of toxicology within the Master's Programme in Toxicology.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Regarding skills and ability
- identify and describe the normal appearance and structure of different tissues and organs,
- identify and describe pathological effects that may be caused by toxic substances,
Regarding judgement and approach
- differentiate between different pathological features and discuss possible toxicological modes of action involved in pathogenesis.
Content
Anatomy, histology, hematology and blood chemistry of relevance to toxicity testing. Structure and function of the liver and other toxicologically relevant organs. General and specific pathological changes that can be identified by clinical blood analyses and histological examination. Examples of toxicological effects by specific chemicals.
Teaching methods
Teaching will be in the form of lectures, seminars, written assignment, written feedback to other student and oral presentation.
Examination
The examination consists of written examination.
Compulsory participation
All seminars and presentations are compulsory. The course director assesses if and, in that case, how absence can be compensated. Before the student has participated in all compulsory parts or compensated absence in accordance with the course director's instructions, the student's results will not be registered in LADOK.
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.
Literature and other teaching aids
Mandatory literature
Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. - 108 p. ISBN:978-1-4443-3332-9 LIBRIS-ID:12636373 Library search
6. ed. : - xxvi, 2157 p. ISBN:9781842145364 (hardcover : alk. paper) LIBRIS-ID:16954170 Library search