Histology and Embriology II

Code:

MD2406

Acronym:

HE II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=488
Responsible unit:	Mestrado Integrado
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMD	100	PLANO OFICIAL 2007/2008 BOLONHA	2	-	4	63	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Histology and Embryology II course unit main objective is learning and obtaining knowledge about the ultrastructure of tissues of the human body and the embryological development of tissues and organs, and is aimed at students of the second year of the degree in dentistry. Students should develop knowledge, skills and abilities to understand the ultrastructural morphology of cells and tissues that form the various organs or apparatus of the human body and its various stages of embryological development. Moreover, they should incorporate in their development, a critical view of the importance of knowledge of the ultrastructure and development of tissue or organic in etiology of disease and its clinical manifestations.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of this course, students should have developed knowledge, skills and abilities to understand the ultrastructural morphology of cells and tissues that make up the various organs or apparatus of the human body and the various stages of their embryological development.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Special organs: Eye; Ear. Hematopoietic organs. Digestive System. Respiratory system. Endocrine Glands. Skin and Attachments. Urogenital apparatus. Female Reproductive System. Male Reproductive System. Urinary Apparatus. Fetal and embrionary periods.

Mandatory literature

Junqueira, L.C.; Histologia básica
Sadler, T.W.; Langman.s medical embryology. ISBN: 0-683-07489-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes - presentation and explanation of contents Theoretical and practical classes - presentation and disccussion of contents. Theme seminars. Practical classes - Identification of cells and tissues studied.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	90,00
Trabalho laboratorial	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	40,00
Frequência das aulas	30,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

3/4 of attendences in all classes

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exam (theoretical) - 50%;  Final exam (practical) - 40% Continuous evaliation in practical classes - 10%.
Final exam (theoretical) - minimum grade 9 ; Final exam (practical) - minimum grade 9 ; Students with previous year attendence or student with worker status: final score = 50% practical exam + 50% written exam.