Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Describe, organise, analyse and prioritise the phenomena observed in the medical field
• Understand the expression of biological realities in absolute or relative terms, the orders of magnitude, proportions and probability
• Perceive spatial distribution, and understand two- and three-dimensional representations and interconvert them
• Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
• Describe these states and technical examinations to quantify them in different approaches, as well as describe the operational characteristics of these examinations
• Integrate concepts from these different approaches in a complex biomedical problem
• Explain the relationships between molecular, morphological and functional changes and pathological conditions, their clinical signs and symptoms
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills developed within a medical context
• Understand the basic rules of French and of English (grammar, punctuation, connectors, etc.).
• Use a rich vocabulary accurately linking concepts and words, and understand the prefixes and suffixes used in the medical field
• Adapt lexical and syntactic choices in communication register (everyday language, medical language or scientific terminology)
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Develop reasoning skills
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, the rule of three, syllogism, analogy, Boolean logic, etc.)
• Use a hypothesis in inductive, deductive or abductive reasoning
• Promote health
• Understand a global approach to health incorporating prevention and screening
• Understand the fundamentals of health education
• Manage their studies
• Have developed an interest for medicine

Learning Outcomes of UE

The major aims of this course are to develop an understanding of the human body at tissue and organ levels. The structural orientation is of importance since it allows the integration with other course such as physiology, immunology, biochemistry or cell biology. The course also aims to indicate the clinical importance of the subject and the relevance of histology in general biology. Finally, this course is a prerequisite to the study of Histopathology. During TP students have also acquired the technical mastery for the good use of optical microscope.

Content of UE

General histology involves the study of cells and tissue structures in the human body using light and electron microscopy. General histology : Structure of the cell, epithelial cells, contractile cells, connective tissue, nervous tissue, blood cells and bone marrow.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Written examination
• Practical test

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The written theory exam accounts for 60%, written practical exam  accounts for 40% of the global note. The presence to practical work during the year is mandatory.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination
• Practical Test

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The written theory exam accounts for 60%, written practical exam  accounts for 40% of the global note. The presence to practical work during the year is mandatory.