Objectives of general skills

• In the field of biological sciences and particularly in the field of the biology of organisms and ecology, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in biological sciences.
• Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in the biology of organisms and ecology.
• Show initiative and be able to work independently and in teams.
• Manage and lead research, development and innovation projects.
• Understand unprecedented problems in biological sciences, and more specifically in the biology of organisms, ecology and its applications.
• Organise and lead a research, development or innovation project to completion.
• Methodically research valid scientific information, critically analyse, propose and argue potentially innovative solutions to targeted problems.
• Master communication techniques.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Adapt their communication to a variety of audiences.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.
• Apply scientific methodology.
• Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.

UE's Learning outcomes

The purpose of this course is to provide information on the practice of light microscopy and the preparation of cells and tissues for microscopic examination, with emphasis on immunohistochemistry and morphometry.

UE Content

The first part of the course is concerned with instrumentation (optical microscope) and the methods used to obtain informative images. The second part is devoted to traditional preparatory techniques including fixation, sectioning and staining, as well as histochemistry. The third section covers the various aspects of immunohisochemistry such as fixation and tissue preparation, antigen retrieval techniques, and multiple immunostaining. The last section is an introduction to computer assisted-morphometry applied to histological sections.

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Practical test

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments

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Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral Examination
• Practical test

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments

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Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

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