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1st Bachelor in Medical Biology -

 ECTS CreditsNumber of Hours (h/year)
445
560
675
675
115
330
115
230
590
480
590
230
230
330
445
115
445
230

Right, social and medical legislation

ECTS Credits1
Number of Hours (h/year)15
Teaching staffCLAESSENS, Véronique
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0037/1
Prerequisite

None.

Aims and Objectives

To understand the legal bases for the application of the social security benefits and underlying the labour contract under Belgian law.

To learn how to implement such theoritical concepts in the professional life.

Description

Social security of the worker.

Social security of the independent.

Labour contract. Act of July 3, 1978.

Bibliography
Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures

practical cases

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Psychology

ECTS Credits1
Number of Hours (h/year)15
Teaching staffDELIEGE, Laura
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0040/1
Prerequisite

None

Aims and Objectives

Explain some relational strategies allowing integration among work colleagues and the boss.

Description

Basic principles of communication : to say or not say everything

Main obstacles to communication

Express a request

Taket he responsibility of one’s relational role

Bibliography

SALOME et GALLAND, Si je m’écoutais, je m’entendrais, Les Editions de l’Homme, 1990

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials

exercises and cases discussions

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Applied biomedical physics

ECTS Credits4
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffCAMPSTEYN, Henri
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0031/1
Prerequisite

None

Aims and Objectives

To learn phenomenons and laws of physics and their applications with extension to other sciences. To be skilled in measurement, its surroundings and treatment.

Description

Measurable quantities, units, dimensions, measure, error, uncertainty.

Mechanics: vectorial calculus; kinematics; dynamics; energy, wirk,power; hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.

Matter constitution: atoms and molecules; phases of matter; deformations of solids: surface phenomenons and capillarity.

Electricity: electrostatics; DC and AC electrodynamics; electromagnetism; notions of electronics, pulse treatment and Coulter counter.

Optics: models; reflection; refraction; lenses; interference; diffraction; instruments; polarisation; light characterization and detection.

Calorimetry and thermometry: temperature; heath; thermal dilatation; changes of phases; conservation of liquid gases.

Bibliography

CAMERON J.R. et SKOFRONICK J.G., Medical Physics, Wiley, 1978.

KANE J. et STERNHEIM M., Physique, Dunod, 1999.

SCHOEFF L.E. et WILLIAMS R.H., Principles of Laboratory Instruments, Mosby, 1993.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsOral examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

General chemistry

ECTS Credits6
Number of Hours (h/year)75
Teaching staffCALBERSON, Pierre
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0003/1
Prerequisite

None

Aims and Objectives

To acquire and master basic concepts of general chemistry

(knowledge and understanding) for a better understanding of phenomena linked to living sciences and mainly to living chemistry. To link the concepts between them and apply them to classical and concrete problems with growing difficulties.

Description

Introduction : basic concepts about matter ; atoms ; molecules and ions.

Stoechiometry of chemical reactions; chemical calculations.

Reactions in aqueous solutions; general and colligative properties of solutions.

Gases and properties.

Energy in chemical reactions.

Electronic structure of atoms and the periodic tabel.

Chemical bondings: ionic bond model and covalent bond model; shapes of molecules.

Intermolecular forces.

Chemical equilibriums and altering equilibrium conditions: Le Chatelier’s principle.

Acid-base equilibriums: Brônsted-Lowry acid-base theory; the pH of aqueous solutions; buffer solutions.

Solubility and complexation equilibriums.

Oxydoreduction equilibriums.

Reactions rates and factors that influence reactions rates.

Thermodynamics: principles and Gibb’s function.

Nuclear chemistry.

Bibliography

ARNAUD P., Chimie physique, Dunod, 1998

ATKINS P. et JONES L., Chimie, molécules, matière, métamorphoses, Ed. De Boeck Université, 1998.

CHANG R. et PAPILLON., Chimie fondamentale, Chenelière/Mc Graw-Hill, 1998

CHAQUIN P., Cours de Chimie générale, Ellipses, 1996

Mc QUARRIE/ROCK, Chimie générale, Ed. De Boeck Université, 1992

ZUMDAHL St. S., Chimie générale, Ed. De Boeck Université, 1998

ZUMDAHL St. S., Chimie des solutions, Ed. De Boeck Université, 1998.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

General chemistry laboratory

ECTS Credits5
Number of Hours (h/year)90
Teaching staffCALBERSON, Pierre
LECLERCQ, Marie-Denise
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0004/1
Prerequisite

None

Aims and Objectives

To acquire theoretical knowledge about main concepts studied in theory ; to be able to apply them. Understand and operate procedures. To work rigorously, clearly, precisely and quickly. To be methodical, concise and logic.

Description

Laboratory experiments about :

  • Nonredox and redox reactions.
  • Chemical equilibriums.
  • Acid-base equilibriums, pH of aqueous solutions.
  • Solubility equilibriums.
  • Complexation equilibriums.

Quantitative analysis : all sorts of titrations, pHmetry, conductimetry, spectrophotometry,...

Bibliography

CACHAU-HERREILLET D., Des expériences de la famille acide-base, Ed. De Boeck Université 2002.

COLLIN A., Recueils de manipulations de chimie, Centre technique et pédagogique de l'Enseignement de la Communauté française, 1981-1982.

Les fiches du CUDEC, ULB

DAUMARIE F., GRIESMAR P., SALZARD S., Florilège de chimie pratique, Hermann, 1999..

DEFRANCESCHI M., 144 manipulations de Chimie générale et minérale,. Ellipses, 1989.

HALBWACHS-STRITCH M., T.P. d'analyse quantitative et qualitative, Masson, 1969

LE MARECHAL J.F., NOWAK-LECLERCQ B., La chimie expérimentale en chimie générale, Dunod,1999.

SARRAZIN J. et VERDAGUER M., L'oxydoréduction, Ellipses, 1991.

SKOOG, West, Haller, Chimie analytique, Ed. De Boeck Université, 1997.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials

exercises

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Organic chemistry

ECTS Credits6
Number of Hours (h/year)75
Teaching staffGEORGE, Isabelle
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0005/1
Prerequisite

Notions of elementary chemistry

Aims and Objectives

To prepare the study of biochemistry.

Recognize simple organic structures. Explain the relationship between structure and reactivity of these organic compounds. Resolve simples synthetic shemes.

Recognize organic compounds of biological interest with their fundamental reactivity.

Description

Generality : chemical bonding, isomerism and mesomerism ; reactions in organic chemistry.

Alkanes and cycloalkanes : free radical substitutions

Alkenes and alkynes : electrophilic additions

Aromatic compounds : electrophilic aromatic substitutions.

Stereoisomerism and optical activity.

Halogenated compounds: nucleophilic substitutions and eliminations.

Alcohols, phenols and thiols.

Ethers, epoxides and thioethers.

Aldehydes and ketones : nucleophilic additions.

Carboxilic acids and derivatives: addition-elimination reactions.

Dicarboxylic acids. Fatty acids and detergents.

Amines and azocompounds.

Carbohydrates.

Bibliography

HHART, H.; CRAINE, L.; HART, D., J.; HADAD, Ch.; LIAO, N. dans Chimie Organique Tomes 1 et 2, Dunod, Paris, 2008

FRISQUE-HESBAIN A.M., Solution des problèmes de Hart et Conia, Dunod, 2002

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Continuous assessment
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Organic chemistry laboratory

ECTS Credits4
Number of Hours (h/year)80
Teaching staffGEORGE, Isabelle
Selak, Patrick
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0006/1
Prerequisite

Knowledge and comprehension of inorganic and organic chemistry courses.

Aims and Objectives

To familiarise with fundamental's techniques usual in laboratories of chemistry.

To realize reactions that have been studied during the theoretical course (Organic Chemistry 1st year).

To be able to realize manipulations alone, in respect of security rules and laboratory material

Description

Separation, purification, identification and dosages techniques :

  • Distillation
  • Crystallization and recrystallization
  • Boiling point determination
  • Thin layer chromatography and column chromatography
  • Extraction

Synthesis :

· Preparation of acetanilide

· Esterifications

· Aldol condensation

· Electrophilic additions on alkenes

· Nucleophilic substitutions of halogenated compounds…

Mechanism’s studies :

· SN1 - SN2 study

· Alcohols properties

>Identification tests.

Compounds of biological interest : characterization.

Bibliography

HARWOOD L. M. et MOODY C. J., Experimental Organic Chemistry, Blackwell Science, 1995.

BLANCHARD-DESCE M., FOSSET B., GUYOT F., JULLIEN L., PALACIN S., Chimie organique expérimentale, Hermann éds., 1987

ZUBRICK J. W. dans "The Organic Chemlab Survival Manual : a student's guide to techniques" John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1992

 CHAVANNE M.; BEAUDOIN G. J.; JULLIEN A.; FLAMAND E. dans "Chimie Organique Expérimentale" Belin éd.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLaboratory work
Assessment MethodsWritten and/or oral examination
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Biology preparatory to medical biology and biotechnologies

ECTS Credits5
Number of Hours (h/year)60
Teaching staffLENTZ, Gerda
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0009/1
Prerequisite

Elementary knowledge in science and in french

Aims and Objectives

To give to the students the ability to take up the courses specific to the training in medical biology and biotechnology. To train the students to develop scientific approaches, a critical, rigorous thinking and good analytic abilities.

Description

Molecular biology

· Molecular composition of the cell

· Function and replication of DNA

· Genetic information: genetic code; protein synthesis ; genetic regulation in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Cell biology

· Cell structure

· Composition, structure and functions of the plasma membrane, the nucleus and the organelles.

· Comparison between animal cell and vegetal cell

· Mitosis, cell cycle, cell cycle regulation.

Biology of the reproduction ·

The meosis - Spermatogenesis and ovogenesis

Hormonal control of the gametogenesis

Fertilization .

Embryonic and foetal development human - organogenesis and histogenesis

Foetal membranes 

Regulation of the embryonic development .

Experimental embryology, applications

Genetic:

Mendelian heredity, chromosome theory of heredity; karyotype; banding; mutations; heredity of blood groups (ABO system and rhesus factor); the hereditary diseases transmitted by autosomes or by heterososmes.

Eukaryotic biodiversity, classification, evolution of the animal kingdom

Bibliography

CAMPBELL N.A., Biologie, Ed. De Boeck Université, last edition 

COOPER G.M., La Cellule : une approche moléculaire, Ed. De Boeck Université, 1999

CROSS P. C. et MERCER KL, Ultrastructure cellulaire et tissulaire, Ed. De Boeck, Université, last edition

KARP G., Biologie cellulaire et moléculaire : concepts et expériences, Ed. De Boeck Université, 1998

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures

Elementary knowledge in chemistry

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Applied biomedical physics laboratory

ECTS Credits5
Number of Hours (h/year)90
Teaching staffCAMPSTEYN, Henri
REMICHE, Julie
RENARD, Xavier
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0032/1
Prerequisite

Knowledge of theory.

Aims and Objectives

To learn phenomenons and laws of physics and their applications with extension to other sciences. To be skilled in measurement, its surroudings and treatment.

Description

Dimensions ; units ; treatment of experimental results; graphs; Vernier scale and micrometer.

Vectorial calculus.

Mechanics: kinematics; dynamics; energy and statics; hydrostatics; hydrodynamics; surface phenomenons.

Electricity: problems; discovery of laws and applications of electromagnetism; experiments and measures with voltmeters, amperemeters, galvanometers, multimeters, oscilloscope and transistor.

Optics: problems and geometrical constructions, experiments and demonstrations on the differents phenomenons, imaging and chemical quantitative analysis based on optics, spectroscopy.

Bibliography

CAMERON J.R. et SKOFRONICK J.G., Medical Physics, Wiley, 1978

KANE J. et STERNHEIM M., Physique, Dunod, 1999.

SCHOEFF L.E. et WILLIAMS R.H., Principles of Laboratory Instruments, Mosby, 1993.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials

and problems resolution.

Assessment MethodsOral examinations
Projects or practical work
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Hygiene and security

ECTS Credits1
Number of Hours (h/year)15
Teaching staffCARLIER, Pierre
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0035/1
Prerequisite

Notions of microbiology

Aims and Objectives

You have to be conscious of the importance of respecting hygiene and security rules in laboratory.

You have to learn attitudes and appropriate behaviours to prevent any risk.

 

Description

Notions of hygiene : definitions; epidemiology; intestinal flora; commensal germs; pathogenic germs; resistance; modes of transmission; prevention methods.

Antisepsis and disinfection: definitions; general principles; the major families of antiseptics and of disinfectants; major applications.

Prevention of  the cross-transmission of infections: precautions, hands hygiene, use of gloves.

RGPT - code of wellness at work - 1996's royal order.

Security symbols (pictograms) used at work

Chemical risks: risks related to the physical, chemical and toxic properties of products; the prevention of chemical risks; the labelling of chemical products; the storage of chemical products; the risks of ethidium bromide, acrylamide and liquid nitrogen; the types of fire extinguisher.

Notions of biosecurity.

Bibliography

Sécurité et hygiène dans les laboratoires de chimie, Ministère fédéral de l’Emploi et du Travail.

Hygiène hospitalière, Collection Azay, Presse universitaire de Lyon.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Microbiology – bacteriology - virology

ECTS Credits3
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffDELFOSSE, Philippe
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0023/1
Prerequisite

Basic general knowledge in Science, French and Mathematics.

Aims and Objectives

Understanding the role and importance of microorganisms for man and their environment. Medical interest microorganisms will be specially focused on as well as natural barriers and control of infectious diseases

Description

Introduction and history

Structure of the bacterial cell

Microbial growth:

  • Media and culture techniques
  • Measurement of microbial growth
  • The microbial growth curve
  • Physico-chemical conditions

Pathogenic bacteria, virulence and toxicogenesis

Means of control of bacteria

  • Physical and chemical means
  • Antibiotherapy and resistance

Immunology: general barriers of organism

Specific barriers: humoral and cellular immunity

Bibliography

PRESCOTT, HARLEY, KLEIN, Microbiologie, De Boeck Ed., 1995

M. Madigan et J. Martinko, Brock, Biologie des microorganismes, Pearson education, 2007.

SCHAECHTER, MEDOFF, EISENSTEIN, Microbiologie et Pathologie Infectieuse, De Boeck Ed., 1999

CAMPBELL, Biologie, De Boeck Ed., 1995

Dossiers "Pour La Science" : "Les maladies émergentes", 1995 et "Les défenses de l'organisme", 2000, les Virus, ennemis utiles, juin 2007.

www.microbes-edu.org

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures

Lectures with video illustration and slides.

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Laboratoire de biologie

ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffJOB, Pierre
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0010/1
Prerequisite

none

Aims and Objectives

Initiation with basic handling in biology, zoology, botany and microbiology. To control the use of the microscope.

Description

Taking away and observation of various cells. Initiation with the bacterial cultures. Cellular exchanges. Experiments of physiology. Exercises illustrating the theoretical course.

Bibliography

to see theoretical courses

Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
Laboratory work
Assessment MethodsContinuous assessment
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Anatomy, physiology

ECTS Credits4
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffBRUMIOUL, Dominique
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0011/1
Prerequisite

Basic smattering of cell biology, cell physiology and histology

Aims and Objectives

To provide the morphology ( anatomic point of view) of the principal systems associated with the function.

To understand the internal regulations and connections

( endocrine and nervous systems).

Description

General organization of the human body.

Body support, protection and motility :

  • The tegument ( principal functions)
  • The skeleton
  • The muscular system

Regulation and integration of the physiological processes :

  • The nervous system
  • The endocrine system : study of the main hormones( mechanism of action, physiological roles, regulation)

Keeping one’s balance:

  • The cardio-vascular system : cardiac anatomy and physiology; vascular physiology.
  • The respiratory system : functional anatomy; ventilatory mechanism; gas exchange.
  • The digestive system : functional anatomy; physiology of the digestion and absorption.
  • The urinary system : anatomy of the kidneys and urinary tracts; mechanisms of the urine formation.

Anatomy and physiology of genitals systems (male and female)

Bibliography

MARIEB E.N., Anatomie et physiologie humaines, Ed. De Boeck Université, 2005.

MARIEB E.N., Anatomie et physiologie humaines, Pearson Education France, 2007.

SILVERTOWN D.U., Physiologie humaine, une approche intégrée, Ed. Pearson Education France, 4ème éd., 2007.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsOral examinations
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Histology, Cytology

ECTS Credits3
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffLENTZ, Gerda
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0014/1
Prerequisite

Notions of biology and anatomy.

Aims and Objectives

To understand the anatomy, the physiology and the pathology. To understand the relationship between the structure and the functions of tissues (functional histology).

Description

Epithelial tissues: covering epithelial membranes and glandular epithelia (exocrine glands and endocrine glands)

Connective tissues: general characteristics; cell types, fiber types, matrix; types of connective tissues (loose connective and adipose tissue, dense connective tissue, reticular connective tissue, cartilage, bone); development and growth of bone; basement membrane.

Nervous tissues: nerve cells; glial cells; structure of nerve and ganglion; white matter and grey matter.

Muscular tissues: smooth muscle; skeletal muscle (structure of a skeletal muscle, muscle fiber, myofibril, sarcomere, muscular contraction); cardiac muscle and conductive fibers.

Blood: formed elements of the blood (erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes).

The blood vascular system and lymphatic vessels: structure and properties of arteries, veins and capillaries.

Systems of junctions between cells

The skin: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue; sweet glands and sebaceous glands.

Salivary glands: histology and function.

Bibliography

CROSS et MERCER, Ultrastructure cellulaire et tissulaire. Approche fonctionnelle, Ed. De Boeck Université, last edition 

GARTNER L.P. et WATT J. L., Atlas d'histologie, Ed. De Boeck Université, last edition 

KOHNEL W., Atlas de poche d'histologie, Flammarion Médecine-Sciences, Paris, last edition 

STEVENS A. et LOWE J., Histologie humaine, Ed. De Boeck Université, last edition 

WEATHER, YOUNG, HEATH, Histologie fonctionnelle, 4e éd., Ed. De Boeck Université, last edition 

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Mathematics

ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffHALLEUX, Marianne
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0029/1
Prerequisite

None

Aims and Objectives

To apply mathematical operator required for understanding the scientific courses ( physics, chemistry, biology).

Description

Derivatives : definition ; use ; calculus ; partial derivatives ; geometric interpretation; applications of graphical function.

Partial and total differential : definition; geometric interpretation; calculus; applications.

Indefinite integrals : definition; properties; immediate integrals; integration by substitution, by decomposition, by parts.

Definite integrals : definition ; properties ; calculus ; applying to calculus of plan area ; numerical integration ( right-angled rule, trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule); applications connected with the courses of physics, chemistry, biology...

Bibliography

SWOKOWSKI, Analyse, Ed. De Boeck

PISKOUNOV N., Calcul différentiel et intégral, Ed. MIR

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesIn part
LanguageFrench

Statistics

ECTS Credits4
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffCARLIER, François
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0030/1
Prerequisite

None

Aims and Objectives

It is useless to remind the fundamental role played by the statistics in sciences (to analyze sample of data or to elaborate plans of experiments).

Good understanding of statistics is indispensable to understand scientific literature.

That is why in the term of this course the students will have to be capable to understand the basic principles of statistical procedures (sampling, descriptive statistics, hypothesis tests …)

Description

Descriptive statistics

Probability and statistical variables (GAUSS-LAPLACE, POISSON …)

Statistical Inference

✘    Theory of the estimation (average, proportion, reliable interval...)

✘    Inference on a sample (Standardization and calibration)

✘    Comparative analysis of two or several samples

✔   Comparison of proportions (CHI ² and MAC NÉMAR)

✔   Comparison of averages (STUDENT)

✔   Comparison of variances (FISHER)

✔   Analysis of the variance (ANOVA) and the multiple comparisons (DUNN-BONFERRONI)

✔   Nonparametric procedures (MANN-WITHNEY, WILCOXON)

✘    Correlation and linear regression (PEARSON, SPEARMAN)

Bibliography
  1. Sheskin, D. Handbook of Parametric and Nonparametric Statistical Procedures, Edt. Chapman & Hall/CRC (fourth edition)
  2. Dagnelie, P.  Statistique Théorique et Appliquée 1 et 2, Edt. de Boeck 2006
  3. Valleron, A.-J. Abrégés. Statistique et probabilité, Edt. Masson, Paris 2001
  4. D'Hainaut, L. Concepts et méthodes de la statistique, Edt. Labor, Bruxelles et Nathan, Paris 1975
  5. Mercier, M. Biostatistique et Probabilités, Edt. Ellipses, 1996
  6. Wonnacott T.H., Wonnacott R.J. Statistique, Edt. Economica, Paris, 1998
  7. Bénazeth S., Boniface M., Demarquilly C., Lasserre V., Lemdani M. et  Nicolis I. Biomathématiques, Edt Masson, Paris 2004
Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures

Practical exercises with corrections and discussions

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Histology laboratory

ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffLENTZ, Gerda
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0015/1
Prerequisite

Course of histology, cytology

Aims and Objectives

To have a thorough knowledge of the microscopic observations. To develop the sense of observation, the scientific exactness and accuracy. To be able to apply the theoretical knowledge for the identification of tissues and organs observed by means of an accurate scientific approach.

Description

Epithelial tissues: covering epithelial membranes and glandular epithelia.

Connective tissues: cell types, fiber types, matrix; types of connective tissues (loose connective tissue and adipose tissue, dense connective tissue, reticular connective tissue, cartilage, bone and development of bone).

Nervous tissues: nerve cells; glial cells; structure of nerve and ganglion; white matter and grey matter.

Muscular tissues: smooth muscle, skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle.

Blood: formed elements of the blood (erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes).

The blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.

The skin: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue; sweet glands and sebaceous glands.

The respiratory system: larynx, trachea, bronchial tree.

The gonads: testis and spermatogenesis; ovary, ovogenesis and development of ovarian follicles.

Bibliography

GARTNER L.P. et WATT J. L., Atlas d'histologie, Ed. De Boeck Université, last edition

KOHNEL W., Atlas de poche d'histologie, Flammarion Médecine-Sciences, Paris, last edition

STEVENS A. et LOWE J., Histologie humaine, Ed. De Boeck Université, last edition

WEATHER, YOUNG, HEATH, Histologie fonctionnelle, 4e éd., Ed. De Boeck Université, last edition

Teaching and Learning MethodsTutorials
Assessment MethodsProjects or practical work
Continuous assessment
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

Histological techniques and laboratory

ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffHEMELAERS, Laurent
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodePARA-D_GBM0016/1
Prerequisite

Cellular structure

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 MethodsLectures
Tutorials
Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Projects or practical work
Continuous assessment

Partic and theoric exam

NotesYes
LanguageFrench

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